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throw, psge 70; monkey, 
page 76; hat and scarfs 
page 12; baby sweater, 
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Editor's Letter 

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receive this month] 

106 

Resources 

Helpful Info and more, 
112 

Projects in This Issue 
A helpful photo index. 







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iFOR*FraENDS“&^^^^ 

8 Flowering Necklace 
Turn heads with this 
stunning crochet necklace. 

12 Color It Beautiful 
Sets of scarves and hats 
make quick gifts. 

14 Cozy Combo 
A sophisticated hat and 
scarf for winter style. 

17 Goodnight Mask 
Sleep in peace with this 
handmade eye shade. 

20 Convertible Crochet 
A iacy wrap that converts to 
a shrug with a few buttons. 

24 Colorful Carryall 
This bag matches any outfit! 

26 Step-by-Step Socks 
Customizable socks, worked 
from the toe up, 

30 Featherweight Wrap 
Delicate stitches set this 
triangular wrap apart. 

34 Sunny Set 
Granny motifs make for 
fun flaps on a tote and 
matching glasses case. 




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42 Blooming Pillows 
A classic motif made 
modern in a set of pillows. 

45 Cheery Cushions 
Stitch holiday motifs to 
adorn decorative pillows. 

50 Blue Skies Bedspread 
Diagonal grannies make 
this throw unique. 

54 Lacy Table Topper 
Choose from four styles to 
dress up your tabletop. 

58 Graphic Granny Afghan 
Hexagonal granny nnotifs 
give this blanket a modern 
look and feel. 

62 Let ft Snow Doily 
This tiny snowflake doily is 
just the size to decorate a 
photo album. 

64 Swirling Fans Throw 
Elegant squares come 
together in an heirloom- 
worthy afghan. 

68 Creativity Baskets 
Make your own baskets to 
hold anything around the 
house, 

70 Ocean Waves Throw 
A comfy blanket ir> 
undulating waves of blues 
and green. 

72 Flush Pet Pad 

Stitch a special gift for your 

favorite furry friendi 



76 Mischievous Monkeys 
Kids and grown-ups wilt love 
these adorable little guys. 

78 Baby Blues Dress 
This adorable dress is super 
quick to stitch. 

81 Bunny and Bear Rattles 
Shake things up at the next 
baby shower! 

B4 Baby's First Blanket 
The perfect, snuggly gift 
for any new baby. 

87 Courtside Booties 
Booties for the hlppest, 
cutest baby on the court. 

90 Soft Stroller Blanket 
Perfectly sized for a stroller, 
this blanket is great for 
parents on the go, 

93 Froggy Hat 

Teach baby to say 'Tlbbit, 

ribbst!" 

96 Mini Wrap Sweater 
This versatile sweater fits a 
growing toddler, 

99 Simple Baby Blanket 
Brighten up the nursery 
with this cheery blanket. 

102 Smiley Cones 
Indulge your kids with 
these sweet treats 

105 TIC’-TaC'Toe Thow 
Th is fun blanket doubles as 
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1 gifts, nothing beats 
projects that are quick to stitch 
and guaranteed to fitS Scarves, 
hats, wraps and even jewelry 
are always the right size-^and 
they're just the thfrtg when 
you need a perfect handmade 
present in a pinch. Turn the 
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inspiration tor every gift on 
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Dainty floral motifs, stitched in thread, make a 
head-turning crochet necklace. Pair this beauty with 
everything from evening wear to jeans. 

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YARN 

AUr^ LYDIA'S Classic Crochet 'niiiead^ See 10, 
each halJ apprax 4OOycI/360m (cotton) 

• #41 9 Ecru (A) 

AUICIYDIA’S Classic Crod\et Thread, SizelO. 
each ball appmx 350yd/32Qm (cotton) 

• 1 bait Black (B) 

CROCHET HOOK 

• Size 9 (1 .4mm) steel crochet hook 

NOTIONS 

• 2snapck)suiies. 6tiim 

• Sevvir>g rmSe anti iTiatohing iJii'eacf 

• Yamneehle 



Skill Level: Internnediate 

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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 

cti chain sk skip 

dc double crochet slst{s) slip stilch[es} 

hdchatf dout)fecrochelsp(s} 
sc single crochet st(s) stitcli(es) 

f 1 Work directions in brackets number of 
times irtdicated, 

* Repeat dlredrons foftawing * as many times 
as indicated. 



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Crochet Thread, 
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Approx 10725.5cm tong x 31^ '78.5cm wide, at 
longest and widest points 

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1 Flower = 1^74 .5cm diameter using size 9 
(T4mm) steel crochet hook. 

GQug& fs not cfftical for this pmject! 

Leave long yam tails to sew shapes together. 

I FLOWER (mM 

Note Make 3 flowers using A for centers and B 
for petals. Make 4 f!o\vers using 8 for centers 
and A for petals. 

With center color, ch 6; join with s! 3t in first 
ch to form a ring. 

Round 1 (lighl side) Ch 3 (counts as first dc 
here and throughout), 2 dc In ring, ch 7, *3 dc 
in ring, ch 7; repeat from * 3 more times — 1 5 
dc and 5 ch-7 sp. Fasten off. 

With right side facing, join petal color with si st 
jn center dc of any 3-dc group. 

Round 2 (right side) Ch 3, 15 dc in next ch-7 
sp, ^sk next lic. dc In next dc, sK next dc, 1 5 
dc In next ch-7 sp; repeat from * around; join 
With si St in top of beginning ch-3™80 dc. 
Fasten off. 

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Note Make 2 circles with A and 1 with B. 

Ch 9: join with si si in first ch to form a ring. 
Round 1 Ch 3, 17 dc in ring—18 dc. 

Fasten off. 



1 MED^JON (MAKE 3[ 

Note Make 2 medallions with A and 1 with B. 
Ch 9; join with si st in first ch to form a ring. 
Round 1 Ch 3, 17 dc in ring — 18 dc. 

Round 2 Ch 3, dc In first st, ch 1 , sk next st. 



*2 dc In next st, ch 1 , sk next st: repeat from 
* around; join with si st fn top of beginning 
ch-3 — 18 dc and 9 ch-1 sp. Fasten off, 

■ smi 

Note Make t leaf with A and 2 with B. 

Ch9, 

Round 1 Sc In 3rd ch from hook, hde in next 
2 ch, dc in next 3 ch, 8 dc in last ch; pivot to 
wc^k along opposite side of foundation ch, dc 
in next 3 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next ch; 
join with sC st in first sc — 20 sts, 



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Note Make 1 leaf with A aud 1 with B. 

Ch9. 

Round 1 Sc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next 
2 ch, dc In next 3 ch. 8 dc in last ch; pivot to 
work along opposite side of foundation chain, 
dc in next 3 ch. hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next 
ch; join with si st in first sc— 20 sts. Do not 
fasten off or turn work. 

Round 2 Ch 1 , sc in first st, ch 1 , [sc in 
next St, ch 1] around; join with si st in first 
sc— 20 sc and 20 ch-t sp, Fasten off. 



I^RMSHJNG 

Arrange pieces according to diagram, Using 
yarn needle, sew shapes together with yam 
taifs. Weave In any remaining ends. 

Neck Cord 

Cord chain t Join yarn with si st in left side 
of piece at joining location as shown in dta- 
gram, ch 11 0. Leave a long yarn tait at end of 
chain and do not knot. 

Work two more cords as for cord chain 1 . 
LMsely hraid the three cord chains and 
measure against your neck for a comfort- 



able length. Knot the three chains together 
at this length. Pull out last few chains of 
each strand, if necessary, to achieve desired 
length, leaving only 3-4 chains on each 
strand after knot. With yarn needle, sevy ends 
Into knot. 

Sew snap socket onto knot and correspond- 
ing stud onto flower petal as shown in dia- 
gram. Saw second snap socket onto braided 
strand approx 172.5cm from first snap. Sew 
corresponding stud to tip of leaf as shown in 
diagram. 

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SEW SNAP TO UNDERSIDE 




J0^NC0R0CHAIN3(6) 

\ JOIN CORD CHAIN 2 (A) 

\ \ JOIN CORD CHAIN 1 (B) 



COLOR KEY 
□ = #419Ecrii (A) 
g = #12 Black (B} 

SYMBOL KEY 



Circle 



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Medallion 



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Gh(s) chain sc single crcdiet 

dc dcubie crochet sist sllpsStch 
hdc half double crochet st{s) 5titch(es) 

1 1 Work directions in brackets number ot 
times Indicated, 

* Repeat direclions following * as many times 
as indicated. 



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Stitch up one of our easy rainbow- colored scarves 
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Start it and finish it today! 

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UJfuot' yijjeJ, 

RED HEAFiT Designer Sport, 3oz/65g 
skeins, each approx 279yd/255m (acryiic) 
1 skein each of any color for scarf or hat, 
plus smali amount for trim: 

• #3215 Lemon Zest (A) 

• #3650 Pistachio (B} 

• #3570 Iced Violet (C) 

• #3805 Sky (D) 

- #3251 fl/telon (E) 

• #3801 Aqua Ice (F) 

• #3261 Terra Cotta (G} 

• #3620 Celadon [H) 

• #3901 Heart Red (I) 

■ #3825 Pool (J) 

• 1/9 (6,5nnm) croctiel hook or any 
size ^ obtm comet Qavgo 

• Yarn needle 

• Stitch marker 



Skill Level: Easy 

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scarf Approx 6J471 6.5cnn wide x 527132cm 

long (or desired length) 

hat Approx 19)^749.5cm circumference 

■GAUGE ■ 

scarf 1 A sts and 1 1 rows in pattern = 4“/10cm 
hat Rounds 1-5 = 4'710cm diameter 
Remember to check gauge for best resuM 

[how TO ] 

Ch15. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, 
[sc in next ch, dc In next ch] 6 tiimes — 1 4 sts. 
Rows 2-11 Ch 1 , turn: sc in first dc, dc in 
next sc. [sc in next dc, dc in next sc) 6 times. 
Swatch should measure approx 4'71 0cm 
square. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain 
correct gauge, 
note 

Scarves are made with colors A/B, B/C, C/I, 

D/E, E/D, F/A, m, Wl l/F, and J/B. The letter 
BEFORE the / indicates the color to be used In 



tha body of the scarf. Tha tefter AFTER the / 
indicates the color to he used in the edging of 
the scarf, 

Witti appropriate color (or color of choice), ch 23. 
Row 1 (right side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 
dc in next ch, [sc in next ch, dc in next ch] 10 
times—22 sts. 

Row 2 Ch 1 , turn; sc in first dc, dc in next sc, 
(sc In next do, dc In next sc] 1 0 times, 

Repeat Row 2 until you have used up one ball 
of yarn and scarf is approx 5271 32cm long, or 
to desired length. Fasten off. 

Edging 

With right side facing, join appropriate color (or 
color of choice) with si st in first st on last row* 
ch 1 , sc In same st as joining, sc in each st 
and row around, working 2 sc in edge of each 
dc and 1 sc in edge of each sc on side edges 
and 3 sc in each corner’ join with sf st In first 
SC- Fasten off, 

finishing 
Weave in all ends. 

With F for blue hat or I for red hat or choice of 
color* ch 4; join with si st to form a ring. 



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Round 1 (right side) Ch 1 , 8 hdc In ring; join 
with si Sim first hdc — 8 hda 
Round 2 Ch 1 , 2 hfJc in same hdc as joining 
and in each hdc around; join — 16 hdc. 

Round 3 Ch 1 » ^hclc in next st, 2 hdc in next 
st; repeat from around, working last 2 hdc in 
joining si st; join— 24 hdc. 

Round 4 Ch 1 , *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in 
next st; repeat from around, working last 2 
hdc in joining si st; join — 32 hdc. 

Round 5 Ch 1 , *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in 
next st; repeal from * around, working last 2 
hdc in joining si st; join^O hdc. 

Round 6 Ch 1 , *hdc in next 4 sis, 2 hdc in 
next st; repeal from * around, working last 2 



hdc in joining sf st; join — 48 hdc. 

Rounil 7 Ch 1 . *hdc in next 5 s1s. 2 hdc in 
next st; repeat from * around, working last 2 
hdc in joining si st; join““56 hdc. 

Round 0 Ch 1 , *hdc in next 6 sts. 2 hdc in 
next st; repeal from ‘ around, working last 2 
hdc in joining si st; join— 64 hdc. 

Round 9 Ch 1 . ■'hdc in next 1 5 sts, 2 hdc in 
next st; repeat from * around, working last 2 
hdc in joining si st; do not join— ^8 hdc. 
Round to Hdc in next st and in each st 
around. Do not join. Place a marker in last st 
and move up to last st in each round as work 
progresses. 

Rounds 11-32 Repeat Round 10, 22 more 



times, or to desired length. 

Round 33 Sc in each st around; join with si st 
in first sc. Fasten off. 

Edging (Optional) 

With wrong side facing, join I with si st in any 
sc on Round 33, ch 1 , sc In same sc as joining 
and in each sc around; join with si st in first sc. 
Fasten off. 

Finishrng 

Weave in ends. Turn up bottom edge for brim. 



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Keep warm in style with this soft, sophisticated hat 
and scarf. It makes a great gift! 



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YARN 

RED HEART Soft Yarn, 5o2/140g skeins, 
each approx 266yidl/242m (aciyllo) 

• 2 skeins #951 8 Teal 

CROCHET HOOK 

• Sfee 1/9 (5,5mm) crochet hook or sny 
size to obtain correct gauge 

NOTJONS 

• Siitch marker 



Skill LdV€l: Easy 

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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 

cn(s) cli3jn(£) sl5t(s) sllpstitch[es) 
dc double crochet sp(sj space($] 
sc single crochet st(s) stlh;h(es) 

sk siqp 

( ) Work directions in parentheses into stitch 
indicated. 

* Repeat directions following * as many fimes 
as indicated. 




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Scarf Approx 5^4''/l4cm wide x 617155cm 
long (plus fringe] 

Hat Approx 20751 cm circumference (adult 
medium) 

I gauge” ’ 

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Scarf 13 sts and 13 raws = 471 0cm 
Hat Rounds 1-6 = 4710cm diameter 
Remember to check gauge for best recultsi 

[how SWATCH ' • 

Ch14, 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch 
across— 13 sc, Ch 1, turn. 

Row 2 Work (sc, dc) in first sc, ‘sk next sc, 

(sc, dc) in next sc; repeat from * across— 1 4 
sts, Ch 1, turn. 

Rows 3 and 4 Sk first dc, {sc, dc) in next sc; 
*sk next dc, (sc, dc} in next sc; repeat from * 
across. Ch 1 , turn. 

Row 5 Sk first dc, sc in next sc, *ch 1 , sk next 
dc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across— 7 sc 
and 6 chs. Ch 1 , turn. 

Row 6 Sc in first sc, *sc in next ch-1 sp, sc 
in next sc; repeat from * across— 1 3 sc, Ch 
1. turn. 

Row 7 Sc in each sc across. Ch 1 , turn. 

Rows 8-1 3 Repeat Rows 2-7 once. 

Swatch should measure 4 x 4710 x 10cm, 
if necessary, adjust hook size to obtain correct 
gauge. 




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Work on one side of beginning ch and then 
on the other side as specified. Leave 6715cm 
ends of yarn when beginning and fastening off 
to tie into final fringe. 




First Half 

Beginning at center of scarf, ch 202, 

Row 1 (right side} Sc in 2nd ch from hook and 
in each di across— 201 sc. Ch 1 , turn. 

Bow 2 Work (sc, dc) In first sc, "sk next sc, 

(sc. dc) in next sc; repeat from * across— 202 
sts. Ch 1 , turn. 

Row 3 Sk first dc, (sc. dc) in next sc, *sk next 
dc, (sc, dc) in next sc; repeat from ' across. 

Ch 1, turn. 

Row 4 Repeat Row 3, 

Row 5 Sk first dc, sc in next sc. *ch 1 . sk next 
dc. sc in next sc; repeat from * across — 1 01 
sc and 100 chs. Ch 1, turn. 

Row 6 Sc in first sc, "sc in next cli-1 sp, sc 
in next sc; repeat from " across — 201 sc. Ch 
1, feirn. 

Row 7 Sc (n each sc across. Ch 1 , turn. 

Rows 8 and 9 Repeat Rows 2 and 3 once 
more. Fasten off. 

Second Half 

Row 1 With right side facing, working in free 
loops of chs on opposite side of foundation ch, 
insert hook In first ch and draw up a loop, ch 
1 , sc in same cti, sc in next ch and in each ch 
across — 201 sc. Ch 1 , turn. 

Rows 2-9 Repeat Rows 2-9 on First Half. 

Fringe 

Cut 65 strands of yam, each 1 2730,5cm long. 
Space fringe evenly across each end of scarf, 
making one fringe in foundation ch in center 
and 5 fringe In each half for a total of 11 fringe 
on each end. Use 2 strands for fringe at begin- 
ning of foundation ch where 2 ends remain 
and 3 strands for all other fringe. Pull strands 
through end of row. Fold strands in half and 



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tie in an overfiand knot, including end from 
row in knot whore appropriate. Trim fringe to 
4710cm. 

Note Use size G or H hook to make a smaller 
hat or size J hook to make a iarger hat. Do 
not join Rounds 1-11 , but work in ccntiniious 
rounds. Mark iastscon Rounds 1-11, moving 
marker up as you work. 

Beginning at top of hat, ch 4; join with si st to 
form a ring, 

Round 1 (light skte) Gh 1 , work 8 sc In ring-8 sc. 
Round 2 Work 2 sc in each sc around— 16 sc, 
Round 3 ‘Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat 
from * around— 24 sc. 

Round 4 *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; 
repeat from ^ around— 32 sc. 



Roimd 5 ‘Work 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 
sc; repeat from ‘ around — 40 sc. 

Round 6 *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; 
repeat from ' around— 48 ac. 

Rounds 7 and 8 Sc in each sc around. 

Round a *Sc in ne>ct 5 sc. 2 sc in next sc; 
repeat from arouncf — 56 sc. 

Round 10 Sc in each sc around. 

Round 11 ‘Work 2 sc in next sc. sc in next 6 
sc; repeat from ‘ around— 64 sc. 

Round 12 Sc in each sc around; join with s! st 
in first sc. Ch 1 , turn. 

Round 13 {wrong side) Work (sc, dc) in first 
sc, sk next sc; dc} in next sc, sk next sc; 
repeat from * around; join as before— 64 sts. 
Ch 1 , turn. 

Round 14 (right side) Sk first dCj (sc, dc) in 
next sc: ""sk next dc. [sC: dc) in next sc: repeat 
from * around; join as before. Ch 1 , turn. 




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Round 15 Repeal Round 14. 

Round 16 Sc in first sc, ch 1 , sk next dc. 

‘sc in next sc, ch 1 , sk next dc; repeat from ‘ 
around, sk last sc; join as before— 32 sc and 
32 ch-1 sps. Ch 1 . turn. 

Round 17 ‘Sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc; 
repeat from * around; join as before— 64 sc. 
Gh 1, turn. 

Round 18 Sc in each sc around; join as 
before. Ch 1, turn. 

Rounds 19-30 Repeat Rounds 13-1 8 two 
times more. 

Rounds 31-33 Repeat rounds 13-15 once 
more. At end of Round 33, do not eh 1 . 
Fasten off, 

Finishirru 

Weave in ali ends. Turn up last 7 rows to 
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Catch a little beauty sleep with this cute and 
kitschy mask. Stitch it up quick for a fun 
stocking stuffer! 

By Regina Rioux Gonzalez 



Fersonafize this mask wfth any 
embe///shment instead of 
eyes, why not embroider 
a message? We love "'do nof 
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YARN 

RED HEART Designar Sporty 3oz/85g balls, 
each approK 279yd/255m (aoylic) 

• 1 ball #3750 Girlfe Pink 

• 1 ball #3805 Sky (B) 

CROCHET HOOK 

• Size E/4 (3.5mm) crochet ItooR or any si^e 
io obtain correct QdLfge 

NOTIONS 

• Si2e 5 bfac^ pearl cotton 

• Two safety pins or stitch markers 

• Yarn needle 



Skill Level: Emy 

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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 

ch(s) diain(s) s( st slip sBtdi 
hdc half double crocliet st(s) stitch(es) 
sc single crochet 

1 1 Work tliisutions in brockeEs number of 
times indicated. 

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 
sc2tog (single crochet 2 sfitches together} 
pnsert hook in next st and draw up a loop] 2 
times, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops 
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L [ INISJiEp.MEASUREJlflE^^^^ 

Approx 7>4"/1 8.5cm wide x 3}479cm high 

1 1 sc ancM 2 EC rows = 275cm 
Remember to check gauge for best results! 

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Chi 2. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hock and in each 
remaining ch across — 1 1 sc. 

Rows 2-12 Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc across. 
Swatch should measure approx 2’V5cm 
square, ifnecessaiy, ad/ust hook size to obtmn 
correct gauge. 

rSLETp’MASK 1 

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Mask Panel (Make 2) 

With A, ch 6. 

Row 1 (right side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and 
in each remaining ch across — 5 sc, 

Row 2 Ch 3, turn; sc in 2nd ch from hook and 
in next ch, sc in next 5 sc~7 sc. 

Row 3 Ch 4. turn; sc in 2Fid ch from hoc^ 
and in next 2 chs, sc In next 6 sc, 2 sc in last 
sc — 1 1 sc. 

Row 4 Ch 1 , turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc in each 
sc across to last sc. 2 sc in last sc— 1 3 sc. 
Row 5 Ch 1 , turn; sc In each sc across. 

Rows 6^ Repeat Rows 4 and 5, 2 more 
tiiTies, At end of Row 6 — 15 sc. At end of Row 
8—17 sc. 

Row 10 Ch 1 , turn; sc In each sc across. 

Row 11 Ch 1 , turn; sc2tog, sc in each nemairi' 
ing sc across — 16 sc. 

Rows 12 and 13 Repeat Row 11 tvi/ice. At end 
of Row 1 2 — 1 5 sc. At end of Row 1 3 — 1 4 sc. 
Raws !4“17 Repeat Rows 10 and 11 twice, 

At end of Row 1 5 — 1 3 sc. At end of Row 
17— 12 sc. 

Rows 18-25 Repeat Row 10. 8 more Smes. 



Row 26 Ch 1 . turn; sc in each sc across to 
last sCj 2 sc in last SC“1 3 sc. 

Row 27 Ch 1 . turn; sc in each sc across. 
Rows 28 and 29 Repeal Rows 26 and 
27 — 14 sc. 

Rows 30-32 Repeat Row 26, 3 more times. 
At end of Row 30 — 15 sc. At end of Row 
31 — 1 6 SC, At end of Row 32 — 1 7 sc. 

Rows 33 arid 34 Repeat Row 27 twice. 

Row 35 Ch 1 , turn; sc2logj sc in each sc 
across to last 2 sc. sc2tog — 1 5 sc. 

Row 36 Ch 1 . turn; sc in each sc across. 
Rows 37 and 38 Repeat Rows 35 and 
36 — 1 3 SC. 

Row 39 Repeat Row 35 — 11 sc. 

Row 40 Ch T torn; sc2tog. sc in next 6 sc, 
leaving remaining 3 sc unworked — 7 sc. 

Row 41 Ch 1 . turn^ sc2log, sc in next 4 gc, 
leaving remaining sc unworked — 5 sc. 

Fasten off. 

Edging 

With right side facing, join A with sc in edge 
of any row, work 91 more sc evenly spaced 
around edges of mask; Join with sf st in first 
sc — 92 sc. Fasten off. 

Eyelid (Make 2) 

Starring at top of ltd with B, ch 5, 

Row 1 (wrong side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook 
and in each remaining ch across — 4 sc. 
Rows 2 and 3 Ch 1 , torn; 2 sc in first sc, sc 
in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc. At 
end of Row sc. At end of Row 3-^ sc. 
Row 4 (right side) Ch 1 j turn; sc In first 2 sc, 
hdc in next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc. ch 2, work 
9 sc evenly spaced around side edges and 
top edge of eyelid, ch 2; join with si st in first 
sc— 4 hdc, 13 sc, and 2 ch-2 sps. Fasten off* 
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Referring to photograph for piacemeotj sew 
eyelids to right side of one rrask panel. With 2 
strands of pearl cotton and a needle, embroi- 
der a lash line and eyelashes along bottom of 
each ltd, 

Assembly 

Place pins or stitch markers on left and right 
sides of mask to mark placement for mask 
ties. Align mask panels with wrong sides 
together. With front mask panel facing and 
working through both thicknesses, join B with 
sc in back loops of either marked sc on edging 
of mask panels; *ch 101 , si st in 2nd ch from 
hook and in each remaining ch to form tie''; 
sc in back loops of each sc on edging across 
to 2nd marked st; repeat from * to * once; sc 
in back loops of each sc on edging across to 
beginning; join '.A^th si st in first sc. Fasten off. 

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Wear this clever piece open as a wrap, or button up 
the sleeves and it becomes a shrug! It’s the ultimate 
stay-cozy garment to carry with you all winter. 

By Robyn Chachula 



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Fashionista in Berry Red 




YARN 

RED HEART Eco-Ways Bamhtx) Wool, 

1^oz/50g ^)alls^ each appnoK a7yci/S0ni 

(bamboo/wool) 

• 9 14, t6) balls J#3920 Cayenne 

CROCHET HOOK 

* For sizes S and L: Size H/8 (5mm) crochet 
hook or a/iy $/^$ to odtatfj corr&ct gsuffe 

• For sizes M and 1X: Size 1/9 (5.5mm) 
crochet hook or any to odtafn correct 
gange 

NOTIONS 

• 12 (12, 16, 16) leather buttons, ^ 719mn(i 
diameter 

* Stitch markers 

* Yam needle 



Skill Level: Jnternnediate 

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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 



ch(s) diaim(s) sk sl^p 

dc double crochet sl5t{s) slipstilch(es) 
dir double treble crochet sp space 
hdc half double cmr^et st(s] stitch{es) 
so single crodiet yo yam over 
[ 1 Work directions in brackets number of 
Vflies indicated. 

* Repeal direcSons tollmvinfl * as mani' times 
as indicated. 



SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 
Popcorn (popcorn) Work 5 hdc in indicated 
stitch; drop loop from hook; insert hook, 
from front to back, into lop of first hdc of 
popcorn and irrto dropped loop, yo and draw 
through both loops on hook. 



'SIZES 



S (IW, L, IX) 

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finished length (wrist to wrist) 51 H {57, 56, 
62)7131 (145, 142, 157.5)cm 
finished height (neck to lower edge) 1514 
(17. 20, 22)739.5 (43, 51, 56)cm 

■ gauge' 

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Granny Square measures 4J^ k 41471 1 .5 x 
1 1 ,5cm worked with H/8 (5mm} crcchet hooK 
OR 5 X 5"/1 2.5 X 1 2,5Gm worked with 1/9 
{5.5m(n) hook. 

Rememf/er io ctjocfc gauge for frest resi/fts/ 
ff/jec9SS0iy, adjust fioak s/ze to adta/rj cor- 
rect gauge. 

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Use smaller hr>ok for S and L size, Ltee larger 
hook for M and IX size. 

■ FIRST GRANfirs'dllARE" """'t 

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Ch 7; join with si st In first ch to form a ring. 
Rotmd 1 (right side) Ch 1 , work 1 6 sc in ting: 
Join with si si in first sc. 

Round 2 Ch 2, 4 hdc in first sc, drop loop 
from hook: insert hook, from front to back, 

Into top of beginning ch-2 and Into dropped 
loop, VO and draw through both loops on hook 
(beginning Popcorn made), *ch 5, si st in 3rd 
ch from hook, ch 2, sk next sc, Popcorn tn next 
sc; r^eat from * around to last sc, ch 5, si st 
in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, sk last sc; do not 
joints Popcorn, 

Round 3 Chi, sc in top of beginning Poiocom, 
*ch 9, sc in top of next Popcom; repeat from * 
around, ch 4; join with dtr in first sc (last ch-4 
and dtr form ch-9 sp) — 8 ch-9 sp. 



Round 4 Ch 3, 4 dc in first ch-9 sp (formed by 
joining dtr— first corner started]^ ‘ch 4, sc in 
next ch-9 sp, ch 4, [5 dc. ch 5, 5 dc] in next 
ch-9 sp (corner made): repeat from * 2 more 
times, ch 4, sc in next ch-9 sp, ch 4, 5 dc in 
last ch“Sp (same sp in which first 4 dc were 
worked), ch 5; join with si st in top of begin- 
ning ch'3 (first comer completed) — 4 comers* 
Round 5 Ch 1 , sc in ch-5 sp of corner just 
completed (before beginning ch-3 of Round 4), 
ch 4, sk next 4 dc, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 5, 
sk next sc. sc in next ch*4 sp, ch 4 , sk next 5 
dc, *[5 EC, ch 3, 5 ac] in next corner ch-5 sp, 
ch 4, sk next 5 dc. sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 5. sk 
next sc, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4, sk next 5 dc; 
repeat from * around to iast corner ch-5 sp, [5 
sc, ch 3. 4 sc] in last corner ch-5 sp: join with 
si st in first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends. 

1^' gr anmy“ SQU AR 

Wori^ First Granny Square through Round 4. 
Round 5 (joining round) Ch 1 , sc in ch-5 sp of 
corner just completed (before beginning ch-3 
of Round 4), ch 4, sk next 4 dc, sc in next 
ch-4 sp, cfi 5, sk next sc, sc in next ch-4 sp, 
ch 4, sk next 5 dc, 5 sc in next corner ch-5 sp. 
ch 1 : with right sides facing, place First Granny 
Square beside current Granny Square with cor- 
ners aligned, si st in ch-3 sp at corner of First 
Granny Square, ch 1 , 5 sc in same corner ch-5 
sp, sf st In next ch-4 sp of First Granny Square, 
ch 4* sk next 5 do. sc In next ch-4 sp, ch 2, sf 
st in next ch-5 sp of Fimt Granny Square, sk 
next sc, ch 2, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4. si st in 
next ch-4 sp of First Granny Square, sk next 5 
dc, 5 sc in next comer ch-5 sp, ch 1 , si st In 
ch-3 sp at corner of First Granny Square, ch 
1 , 5 sc in same corner ch-5 sp (edges Joined); 
ch 4, sk next 5 dc, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 5, 
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dc, *[5 sc, ch 3. 5 sc] in next comer ch-5 sp, 
ch 4, sk next 6 dc* sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 5, sk 
next sc, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4, sk next 5 dc; 
repeat from * around to last comer ch-5 sp, [5 
sc, ch 3, 4 sc] in last corner ch-5 sp: join with 
s! si in first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends. 



[?RST GR ANNV SQUARE ROW _ > 

Repeat instructions for Next Granny Square, 
joining each new Granny Square to edge of row 
of Granny Squares already joined. Make a row 
of 1 1 (1 1 ,1 2, 1 2) Granny Squares. 

[ SOdARE ROW ” I ' “ “ “ I J 
1 VJork Next Granny Square through Round 4. 
With right sides facing, place current Granny 
Square beneath Fii^t Granny Square Bow with 
corners of top edge of current Granny Square 



■ COMSTRUCTfON DIAGRAM (SIZES S & M) 



aligned with corners of iower edge of First 
Granny Square in previous row. Woh< Round 5 
of Next Granny Square, joining aligned edges 
and comers, 

2 Work Next Granny Square through Round 4, 
With right sides facing, place current Granny 
Square beneath First Granny Square Row and 
beside previous Granny Square of current row 
with corners aligned. Work as for Round 5 of 
Next Granny Square, joining aligned edges and 
corners of current Granny Square to side edge 
of previous Granny Square of the current row 
and lower edge of next Granny Square in First 
Granny Square Row. 

3 Continue making and joining rows of Granny 
squares until there are 3 <3. 4, 4) rows of 1 1 
{11 J 2, 12) Granny Squares. 



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Bfocking 

Wet block before continuing as follows: Lay 
garment on a flat surface, stretch to finished 
measurements, and pin in place. Spril 2 with 
water and allow to dry. 



Edging 

With wrong side facing, join yarn with si st in 
comer ch-3 sp preceding a short side. 

Round 1i Working along short side, ch 1 j 3 sc 
in same ch-3 sp, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 
ch-4 sp, ch 2, sk next sc. 3 sc in next eh-5 
sp, ch 2, sk next sc, 2 sc in next ch-4 sp, sc 
in next 5 *work 3 sc in each corner (where 
motifs are joined or at corner of garment), sc in 
next 5 sc, 2 sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 2, sk next 
sc, 3 sc in next di-& sp. ch 2, sk next sc. 2 sc 
in next ch-4 sp. sc in next 5 sc: repeat from * 
around all edges, pivoting work at each corner; 
join with si st in first sc. 

Refer to assembly diagram for buttonhole 
placement, Turn piece and place 12 [12, 16, 
16) stitch markers along the top long edge for 
buttonhole placement as follows: 

Place one stitch marker above the join, following 
the first 3 (3, 4, 4) &anny Squares, 

Place one stitch marker at the center of the edge 
of each of the first 3 (3, 4, 4) Granny Squares. 
Repeat on the other end of top long edge. 
Round 2: Ch 1 , turn, *[sc in each sc, 2 sc in 
each ch-2 spj to next marked st, ch 2, sk next 
2 sts {buttonhole made); repeat from * across 
long edge to corner sc, work 3 sc in corner sc, 
**pivot to work along next edge, [sc in each sc, 
2 sc in each ch-2 sp] to comer sc, 3 sc in cor- 
ner sc; repeat from around remaining edges 
of Shawl; join with si st in first sc. 

Rounds 3 and 4 Ch 1 ^ turn; working 3 sc in 
each comer sc, sc in each sc and ch around; 
join with si st in ffrst sc. 

Sew buttons along fong edge opposite button- 
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Shawls for Friend 

Wrap someone special in comfort, care and love 



As a crocheter, you know the feel* 
Ing, You hear sorBe news about 
3 friend: It could be news of s 
birth, an upcoming wedding, or 
even a hardship, and you get the 
urge to pick up hook and yarn to 
make something — a gift to com* 
memorate or comfort. The Craft 
Yarn Council of America has taken 
notice of crocheters' incredible 
generosity toward friends and 
family and, in response, has devel- 
oped a Friendship Shawl program 
to encourage and bring people 
together. 

Debbie Macomber, author of 
the popular Blossom Street series of 



novels about knitters and crochet- 
ers^ says Friendship Shawls—any 
wrap or shawl that you make and 
give to a friend to iet her know 
she's in your thoughts— are all 
about "an attitude of gratitude." 

Ma com her says it's natural for 
stitchers to use their craft to "let 
the people in our lives know that 
they are important to us." 

To learn more about the 
Friendship Shawl movement, visit 
friendshipsbawl.org. There, you'll 
find free shawl patterns as well as 
interactive features where visitors to 
the site share their stories and proj- 
ects. Then, start erochetingl You 




can give a Friendship Shawl to any- 
one for any purpose. What's most 
important is that your thoughts go 
into each stitch, which will surely be 
felt by the recipient each time she 
wraps herself in your handiwork. 

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YARN 

RED HEART Super Saver^ 7oz/1 98g 
skeins, each approx 364yd/333m {acrylic) 

• 1 skein #31 9 Cherry Red (A) 

• 1 skein #886 Blue (B) 

^ t skein #885 Delft Blue (C) 

• 1 skein #612 Turqua (D) 

• 1 skein #672 Spring Green (E) 

• 1 skein #321 Gold (F) 

• 1 skein #722 Pretty 'n Pink (G) 

• 1 skein #774 Light Raspberry (H) 

CROCHET HOOK 

• Si^B f/9 {5,5mnn) crochet hook or any 
size to obtain correct gauge 

NOTiONS 

• Stitch markers 

• Two 5^’/1 2.5cm high x 6-i5cm- 
wide plastic hofseshoe''Shaped purse 
handles 

• Yarn needle 



Skill Level: Eaay 

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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 

ch{$) diain(s) $p(s) space(s) 

sc single crochet sl{s) stitelifes) 

slsl{3) slipstitchfes) yo yam over 

[ ] Work directions ir brackets number of 
times indicated. 

* Repeat directions following *as many finies 
as indicated. 

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 
re* sc (reverse single crochet) Worldng from 
left to right, insert ho* in next st to right of last 
St, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 
both loops on hook. 






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[finFsWd‘measur^ 

Approx 1 7‘743cm wide at top x 1 3"/33cnn high 

'GAUGE""” 1 

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14 SC and 15 rows = 4710cm 
Remember to check gauge for best resultsi 

[howTo'mm XXX] 

Chl5. 

Bow 1 Ch 1 , sc in 2nd ch from hook and each 
rem ch across~i 4 sc. 

Rows 2-15 Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc 
across. Swatch should measure approx 
4710 square. If necessary, adjust hook size 
to obtain correct gauge. 

■MOfB -------- 

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Unless otherwise specified, each color Is used 
for one round, then fastened off. Next color In 
sequence is used for following round. When all 
8 colors have been used, start color sequence 
(A-Hf) over again, 

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With A, ch31, 

Beginning Half Rountf SI st in 2nd ch from 
hook (skipped ch courts as ch-1 sp) and in 
each remaining ch across, ch l — 30 3 I sts 
and 2 ch-1 sps. Do not fasten off. 

Round 1 (right side) Do not turn, pivot piece 
to work along opposite side of foundation ch, 
sc in each ch across, pivot piece to work in 
sts of beginning half round, 3 sc in beginning 
ch-1 sp. sc in next 30 s! sts, 3 sc in next 
ch-1 sp — 66 sc. Join with si st in first sc. 
Fasten off. 

Round 2 With right side facing, join B with 
sc in first st, sc in next 2S sts, *3 sc in next 
st (corner made), place a marker in first sc 
of corner just made, sc in next st, 3 sc in 
next st (corner made), place a marker in last 
sc of corner just made*, sc in next 30 sts; 
repeat from * to * once more— 74 sc. Join. 
Fasten off, 



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Round 3 With right side facing, join C with 
sc in first st, [sc in each st to next marked 
st, 3 sc in marked st, move marker up to first 
sc of 3 30 just made, sc in each st to next 
marked st, 3 sc in marked st, move marker 
up to last sc of 3 sc just made] 2 times— 82 
sc. Join, Fasten off. 

Rounds 4 and 5 Repeat Round 3, 2 more 
times, using D for Round 4 and E for Round 5. 
At end of Round 6—98 sc. Remove markers, 
Round 6 With right side facing, join F with sc in 
any st. sc in each st around, Join. Fasten off. 
Rounds 7-12 Repeat Round 6, 6 more times, 
using appropriate color in each round (Use G 
for Round 7 and H for Round 8, Start color 
sequence over again with A for Round 9). 
Round 13 Flatten piece and place 2 stitch 
markers on front and back, apprax 1 K74cm 
from each side edge. 

With right side facing, join E with sc in any 
st, [sc in each st to next marked st, 2 sc in 
marked st] 4 Smes; sc in each remaining 
st — 1 02 sc. Join. Fasten off. Remove markers. 
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more times, using appropriate color in each 
round, At end of Round 45 — -115 sc, 
Rounds 46 and 47 Repeat Round 6, 2 
more times, using appropriate color in each 
round. 

Round 48 With right side facing, join H with sc 
in any st, working from left to right, work rev sc 
in each st around — 1 1 8 rev sc. Join with si st 
In tirst sc. Fasten off. 






With F, ch 8. 

Row T Sc in back bar of 2nd ch from hook and 
in back bar of each remafning ch across^ — 7 
sc. Fasten off. leaving an 8720.5cm tail for 
sewing. 



I JOINING HANDLES 



Thread tabs through openings on ends of 



handles. Using yarn tails and yam needle, sew 
ends of tabs in place on Round 46 on inside 
of tote. Optional: Instead of making tabs, stitch 
handles directly to tote, 

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Weave in all ends,..;!.;'; ?.-.. 



STITCH DIAGRAM (ROUNDS 1-6) 



JOINING ROUNDS « 

Here's how to get a neat join and color change on each round of this bag. , 

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[a] To join each round, work a slip stitch in the first stitoh of the round. 

[b] Here, the slip stitch has been worked and the round is joined. 

[c] Next, fasten off by Cutting the yarn and pulling the yarn end through the last loop. To hide the yarn tail, 
crochet over It on the next round. 

[d] To stait the next round, join the next color with a slip stitch in any single crochet of the previous round- 
Staggering the beginning point of each round wiil avoid creating a visibie seam on the bag. 



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This light and lacy sock is worked from the toe up — 
try it on as you stitch for a perfect fit! Our pattern 
tells you how to customize the sizing at every step. 

By Amy O'Neiil Houck 



ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 



ch[s) chain(s) slst(s)slipstilch(es) 

dc doitiie crochel sp(s) space(s) 

S0 ^n^le crochet st(3) stfich(es) 

sk skip yo yam over 

[ ] Work directions in brad«ts number of 
times indicated, 



* Repeat directions teilowing * as many times 
as indicated, 



SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 
sc2tog {single crcHihet 2 stitches tog ether) 
[Insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a 
loop] twice, yo and draw through all 3 ioops 
on hook. 

v-sl fv-stitch) 2 dc In indicated st or sp, 

Icfc {linked double crochet) Insert hook in the 
center (hori 2 orFtai) bar of the fast st [or the 
2nd cJi of beginning ch-3) and draw up a loop 
[2 iDops on hook); insert hook in next si and 
draw up a bop (3 loops on hook],- [yo and 
draw through 2 ioops on hook] fevice, 
fsc (foundation single crochet) 
step 1 Ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch trom hook, 
yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 
one loop on hook Ijjase-ch made), yo and 
drsftv through 2 loops on hook [fsc made), 
step 2 Insert hook in Pase-ch of last fsc made 
(be sure to insert hook under 2 loops of the 
base-ch; the loop at the front or face of the 
base-ch and the loop on the bottom side of 
the base-ch), yo and draw up a loop, yo and 
draw through one loop on hook (base ch 
m-ade), yo and draw through 2 loops on hook 
{fsc made). 

Repeat Step 2 for desired number of fsc. 



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YARN 

RED HEART Heart S Sotej 1^oz/50g balls, 
each approx 21 3yd/ 195m (v.fooi/nylon} 

• 2 balls #3935 Tequila Sunrise 

CROCHET HOOK 

• Size C/2 {275mm) crochet hook or any 
stze tQ obtain correct gauge 

NOTIONS 

• Stitch markers 

• Yam needle 



Skill Level 



00 





Women's 7-9 (with customization instructions 
for different sizes) 



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sole length (from toe to heef) approx 9"/23cm 
cuff height approx 4 71 0cm 
circumfercfice at instep approx 9"/23cm 
circumference at cut! approx G"/2 0.5cm 
circumference at arch approx 8720.6cm 



30 Sts and 1 7 rows = 4"/lOcm over linked 
double crochet (Idc). 

ftame/nber to chock gauge tor best results! 

I h6w’t¥ make a’^ugTswatch « 

Ch 32, 

Row 1 Ldc in 4th ch from hook (beginning ch 
counts as first dc). Idc In each remaining ch 
across— 30 Idc, 

Rows 2-17 Ch 3 (counts as first Idc), turn; Idc 




in each st across, 

Resulting gauge swatch should rneasure 
approx 4 X 471 0 x 1 0cm, Adjust hook size if 
necessary to obtain correct gauge. 

1 Crocheted socks are less stretchy than 
standard socks, so they have little negative 
ease. Don't be surprised If the sock looks big 
while you're making it. Just be sure to try it 
on frequently as you go. 

2 The toe Is worked in continuous rounds; 
do not join or turn at the end of rounds. You 
may wish to use a stitch marker to indicate 
the beginning of the round. 

3 The foot is worked in joined rounds without 
turning. 

4 The toe, foot and ankle are worked in one 
piece, and an opening is created for the heel. 
After the rest of the sock Is complete, the 
heel is worked into the opening. 

[SOCK^MAKE zr 

Toe 

Ch 10. 

Round 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 
7 ch, 3 sc in last ch, place stitch marker In 
center sc of 3-sc group just made; pivot to 
work long opposite side of foundation ch, 
sc in next 7 ch, 2 sc in last ch, place stitch 
marker in the 2nd sc of 2-sc group just 
made); do not join— 20 sc. 

Move markers up as work progresses. 

Round 2 [Sc in each st to next marker^ 3 sc 
in marked st] twice— 24 sc. 

Rornids 3^ Repeat Round 2 — 43 sc. Do 
not fasten off. 

Try on your toe, ft should be almost wide 
enough to fit around the widest part of your 
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A little snugness is good at tin is point because 
the change in stitch pattern for the foot adds a 
iittle bit of ease. 

Foot 

Round 1 Ch 3 (does not count as a st here 
ar^d throughout), Idc in nejct 24 sts (or one 
half of the total number of toe sts), next 
St, v-st In next si; repeat from * around; join 
With si St In top of turning ch—24 Idc and 
12 V"Sts. 

Note The finked sts form the sole of the foot. 
The v-st lace forms the top of the foot. 

Round 2 Ch 3, Idc in next 24 sts, Uc in sp 
before next v-st, "ch l, sk next v-st^ dc in sp 
before next v-st; repeat from * around, end- 
ing with ch 1 , dc in sp before turning ch; join 
with si St in top of turning ch, 

Round 3 Ch 3^ Idc in next 24 sts, v-st in 
each ch-1 sp around; join with si st in top of 
turning ch. 

Repeat Rounds 2 and 3 for approx 
6 71 6.5cm, or until top of foot reaches 
beginning of ankle. End with a Round 2* Do 
not fasten off. 

Create Opening for Heel 

Fsc 28; sk the sole sts; join the final fsc in 

first do of lace section. 

Ankfe 

Round 1 Ch 3, v-st in each ch-1 sp across 
top of fool, *v-st in next fsc , sk next fsc; 
repeat from * around; join with si st in top of 
turning ch— 2S v-sts. 

Round 2 Ch 4 [counts as dc, ch 1}» sk first 
v-st, "dc in sp before next v-st, ch 1 . sk next 
v-st; repeat from * around; join with si st in 
3rd ch of beginning ch. 

Round 3 Ch 3, v-st in each ch-1 sp around: 
jom with si st In top of beginning ch. 

Repeat Rounds 2 and 3 for 471 0cm (or for 
desired ankle length). End with a Round 2. 

Do not fasten oft. 

Ribbed Guff 
ChlO. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each 
remaining ch across; si si in next 2 sts of last 
round of ankle. 



Row 2 Turn, working in back loops only, sc 
In each st of previous row. 

Row 3 Ch 1 , turn, working in back loops 
only, sc in each st of previous row; si st in 
next 2 sts of last round of ankle. 

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 around the ankle, 
Juinftig Row Hold first and last row of cuff 
together, and working through both thick- 
nesses, sc in each st across. Fasten off. 

Heel 

Place a stitch marker in each corner of the 
heel opening, Move markers up as work 
progresses. 

With right side facing, join yam with sc any- 
where along edge of heel opening. The first 
round is worked in the skipped sole sts and 
along opposite side of fsc sts. 

Round 1 [Sc in each st to 1 st before next 
marker. sc2tog] twice, sc in each remaining 
st around: do not join — 50 sl$. 

Rounds 2-16 [Sc in each st to 1 st before 



next marker, sc2tog] twice, sc in each 
remaining st around — 20 sts. Fasten off. 
Joining Row With irislde of sock facing, 
flatten remaining heei opening, aligning sts; 
working through both thicknesses, join yarn 
With si st in first st, si st in each remaining st 
across to close opening. Fasten off. 



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• 3 balls #226 Natural 

• Size 7 0 .65mmj steel ciwhet hook ch^ eny 
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Approx 54"/1 37cm wide x 20751 cm high, 
excluding fringe 

Rows 1-16 = 4'710cm high x 9>4'y24cm wide 
using size 7 (1 ,65mm) steel crochet hook. 
Remember to check gauge for best results! 

1 how” to make a” moge swatch ” ^ ~ " 1 

Ch5. 

Work Rows 1-18 of ShaifVl instructions 
(below). Resulting gauge swatch should 
measure approx 4*71 0cm high x 91^724cnn 
wide, if necesssary, adjust book size to 
obtain correct gauge 

Starting at lower tip, ch 5. 

Row 1 (wrong side) (2 do, tr) in 5th ch from 
hook (beginning ch counts as tr) — 2 tr and 2 dc. 
Row 2 Ch 4 (counts as tr here and through- 
out), turn; (edc, 2 dc) tn first tr, ch 9, sk next 

2 cfc, (2 dc, edc, tr) in top of beginning ch— 4 
dc, 2 edc, 2tr, and 1 cti-9sp. 

Row 3 Ch 4, turn; (edc, 2 dc) in first Ir, ch 5, 
sc in 5th ch of ch-9 sp, ch 5. {2 dc, ode, tr) in 
top of turning ch^ dc, 2 edc, 2 tr, 1 sc, and 
2 ch-5 sps. 

Row 4 Cfi 4, turn; (edc, 2 dc) in first tr, ch 

7, sc in next ch-5 sp, sc in next sc, sc in 
next ch-5 sp, ch 7, (2 dc, edc, tr) in top of 
turning ch— 4 dc, 2 edc. 2 tr, 3 sc, and 2 
ch“7 sps. 

Row 5 Cn 4, turn; (edc, 2 dc) in first tr, ch 

8, sc in next ch-7 sp, sc in next 3 sc, sc in 
next ch-7 sp, ch 8, (2 dc, ede, tr) In top of 
turning ch=4 dc, 2 edc. 2 tr^ 5 sc. and 2 
ch-8 sps. 

Row 6 cn 4, turn; (edc, 2 dc) in first tr, ch 

9, sc in next ch-8 sp, sc in next 5 sc, sc in 



next ch-8 sp. ch 9, (2 dc, edc, tr) in top of 
turning ch — 4 dc, 2 edc, 2 tr, 7 sc, and 2 
ch-9 sps, 

Row 7 Ch 4, turn; {edc, 2 dc) in first tr, ch 
2, sk next 2 sts, dc In next dc, dc in next 3 
chs, ch 8, 3k next sc, sc in next 5 sc, ch 8, 
sk next 6 chs, dc tn next 3 chs, dc in next 
dc, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, (2 dc, edc. tr) in top 
of turning ch — 12 dc, 2 edc, 2 tr, 5 sc, 2 
ch-8 sps, and 2 ch-2 sps. 

Row 8 Ch 4, turn; {edc, 2 dc) in first tr, [ch 
2, sk next 2 sts, dc In next dc] 3 times, dc In 
next 3 chs, ch 7, sk next sc, sc in next 3 sc. 
ch 7, sk next 5 chs, dc in next 3 chs. [dc in 
next dc, ch 2, sk next 2 sts] 3 times, [2 dc, 
edc, tr) in lop of turning ch—16 dc, 2 edc, 2 
tr, 3 sc, 2 ch-7 sps, and 6 ch-2 sps. 

Row 9 Ch 4, turn; (edc, 2 dc) in first tr, [ch 
2, sk next 2 sts, dc in next dc] 5 times, dc in 
next 3 chs, oh 7, sk next sc. sc in next sc, ch 
7, sk next 4 chs, dc in next 3 chs, [dc In next 
dc, ch 2, sk next 2 sis] 5 times, (2 dc, edc. 
tr) in top of turning ch— 20 dc, 2 edc, 2 tr, 1 
sc, 2 ch-7 sps, and 10 ch-2 sp, 

Row 10 Ch 4, turn; (edc, 2 dc) in first tr. (ch 
2, sk next 2 sts. dc in next dc] 7 times, dc in 
next 3 chs. ch 2, sk first 4 chs of next ch-7 sp. 
dc in next 3 chs, [dc in next dc. ch 2, sk next 
2 sts] 7 times, (2 dc, edc, tr) in top of turning 
ch— 24 dc, 2 edc. 2 tr, and 1 5 ch-2 sps. 

Row 11 Ch 4, turn; (edc, 2 dc) in first tr, [ch 
2. sk next 2 sts, dc in next dc] 9 times, 2 dc 
in next ch-2 sp, [dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next 
2 sts] 0 times, (2 dc, edc, tr) in top of turning 
ch — 24 dc, 2 edc, 2 tr, and 13 ch-2 sps. 
Row 12 Ch 4, turn; (edCf 2 dc) In first tr, *ch 
9. sk next 2 sts. dc in next dc, 2 dc in next 
ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, [ch 2. sk next 2 sts, dc 
in next dc] 7 times, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. dc in 
next dc; repeat from * once more , ch 9, sk next 
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Row 13 Ch 4, turn; (edc, 2 dc} in first tr, *ch 
5^ sc in 5th ch of ch-9 sp^ ch 5: sk next 3 
dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc 
in next dc, [ch 2, sk next 2 sts, dc in next 
dc] 5 times, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 
dc; repeat from * once more , ch 5, sc in 5th 
ch of ch 9 op, ch 5, (2 dc, cdc, tr) in top of 
turning ch— 28 dc, 2 edc^ 2 tr, 3 sc, G ch-5 
sps, and 10 ch-2 sps. 

Row 14 Ch 4, turn; (cdc, 2 dc) in first tr, 

*ch 7 , sc in next ch-5 sp, sc in next sc, sc in 
next ch-5 sp, ch 7, sk next 3 dc, dc in next 
dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, [ch 
2, sk next 2 sts, dc in next dc] 3 times, 2 dc 
in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc; repeat from 
* once more , ch 7. sc in next ch-5 sp, sc Ih 
next sc, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 7, {2 dc, edc, 
ir) in top o1 turning ch— 24 dc. 2 edc, 2 tr, 9 
sc, 6 ch-7 sps. and 6 ch-2 sps. 

Row 15 Ch 4, turn; [edc, 2 dc) in first tr, *ch 
8, sc in next ch-7 sp, sc in next 3 sc, sc in 
next ch-7 $p, ch 3, sk next 3 dc, dc in next 
dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, ch 
2, sk next 2 sts, dc in fiext dc, 2 dc in next 
ch-2 sp, dc in next dc: repeat from * once 
more , ch 8, sc in next ch-7 sp, sc in next 3 
sc, sc in next ch-7 sp, ch 8, (2 dc, edc, tr) in 
top of turning ch — 20 dc, 2 edc, 2 tr, 15 sc, 



6 ch-8 sps. and 2 ch-2 sps. 

Row 16 Ch 4, turn; (edc, 2 dc) in first tr, 

*ch 9, sc In next ch-3 sp, sc in next 5 sc, 
sc in next ch-8 sp, ch 9, sk next 3 dc, dc in 
next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc; 
repeat from * once more , ch 9, sc in next 
ch'8 sp, SG in next 5 sc, sc in next ch-8 sp, 
ch 9, {2 dc, cdc, tr) in top of turning ch 12 
dc, 2 edc, 2 tr, 21 sc, and 6 ch-9 sps. 

Row 17 Ch 4, turn; (edc, 2 dc) in first tr, *ch 
2, sk next 2 sts. dc in next dc, dc in next 3 
chs, ch a, sk next sc, sc in next 5 sc, ch 8, 
sk next 6 chs, dc In next 3 chs, dc in next 
dc; repeat from * 2 more times , ch 2, (2 dc, 
edc, tr) In top of turning ch — 28 dc, 2 edc, 2 
tr, 15 sc, 6 ch-S sps, and 4 cfi-2 sps. 

Row 18 Ch 4, turn; {edc, 2 dc) in first tr, *lch 
2. sk next 2 sts, dc in next dcj 3 times, dc in 
next 3 chs, ch 7, sk next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 
ch 7, sk next 5 chs, dc in next 3 chs. dc in 
next dc; repeat from * 2 more times , [ch 2, sk 
next 2 sts, dc in next dcj 2 times, ch 2, (2 dc, 
edc, tr] in top of turning ch — 36 dc, 2 edc, 2 
tr, 9 sc, 6 cb-7 sps, and 12 ch-2 sps. 

Row 19 Ch 4, turn; (edc, 2 dc) in first tr, 

*[ch 2, sk next 2 sts, dc in next dc] 5 times, 
dc in next 3 chs. cli 7. sk next sc, sc in next 
sc, ch 7, sk next 4 chs, dc in next 3 chs, dc 
in next dc; repeat from 2 mpre times , [ch 



2, sk next 2 sts. dc in next dcj 4 times, ch 2, 
(2 dc, edc, tr) in top of turning ch — 44 dc, 2 
edc. 2 tf. 3 sc, 6 ch-7 sps, and 20 ch-2 sps. 
Row 20 Ch 4. turn; (edc. 2 dc) in first tr, 

*[ch 2, sk next 2 sts, dc in next dc] 7 times, 
dc in next 3 chs, ch 2, sk first 4 chs of next 
ch-7 sp, dc in next 3 chs. dc in next dc; 
repeat from * 2 more times , [ch 2, sk next 2 
sts, dc in next dc] 6 times, ch 2 , {2 dc, edc, 
tr) in top of turning ch“-52 dc. 2 edc, 2 tr. 
and 31 ch-2 sps. 

Row 21 Ch 4, turn; {edc, 2 dc) in first tr, 

"[ch 2, sk next 2 sis, dc in next dc] 9 times. 

2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc; repeat 
from * 2 more times , [ch 2, sk next 2 sts, dc 
in next dcj 8 times, ch 2, (2 dc, edc, tr) in 
top of turning ch— 48 dc, 2 edc, 2 lr, and 38 
ch-2 sps. 

Rows 22-91 Repeat Rows 12-21 , 7 more 
times, increasing underiined number in each 
row by 2 more for Rows 22-31 , by 4 more 
for Rows 32-41 , by 6 more for Rows 42”5I , 
by 8 more for Rows 52-61 , by 1 0 more for 
Rows 62-71 , by 1 2 more for Rows 72-81 , 
and by 14 more for Rows 82-91. Stitch 
counts will not be accurate. 

Row 92 Ch 4, turn; [edc, 2 dc) in first tr, dc 
in next 3 sts, *[2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in 
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next dc] 9 times, dc in next 2 sis, (2 dc, edc, 
tr] in top of turning ch — 546 dc. 2 edc, and 
2 tr. Fasten off. 

Weave in all ends. Block to approx 
547137cm wide x 20751cm high. 

Fringe 

Wind thread many times around 5712.5cm 
piece of cardboard. Cut thread at one end of 
cardboard to make 10725.5cm long strands. 
Fold two strands in half, insert hook in sp 
between edc and tr at edge of any row, draw 
fold through, insert ends of strands through 
folded end and pull foose ends lo tighter 
fringe. Repeat in edge of each row along 
diagonal edges and in lower point of shawl 
using two strands for each fringe. Trim fringe 
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Hold everything you 
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tote and glasses case. 
Granny motifs make fun 
flaps! 

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J RED HEART Soft Yarn, 5oz/140ft skeins, j 

• each approx 256y(l/234in (acrylic) • 

* > 2 balls #4420 Guacamote (A) 1 

I f 1 ball #4601 Off White (B) • 

1 ball #9537 Fuchsia (C) ; 




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2 buttons 172.5cm cliamet® 
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tote approx 8”/20.5cm wide x 4K7n.5cm 
deep {at base) x 8Ji"/21.5cm high 
sunglasses case approx 334'79cm wide x 
7)^71 9cm long 

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16 sc and 18 rows - 4710cm; 16 sc anrJ 
20 roLinds = 4"/l0cm using size H/S (5mm) 
crochet hook. 

Remember to check gauge for best results! 

■ howYo'make XXX 

Ch 17. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hock and each ch 
across— 16 sc. 

Rows 2“t8 Ch 1 , turn, sc in each sc across. 
Resulting gauge swatch should measure 
approx 4 x 4'71 0 x 10cm. If necessary, adfust 
hook size to obtain correct gaugCr 




Base 

Wfth A, ch 19. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch 
across — 18 sc. 

Rows 2-36 Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc across. 
Fasten off. 

Body 

Join A with sf st in end of row at center of long 
edge of base. 

Round 1 (right side) Sc in same row, sc in end 
of each row to comer (1 8 sc), cfi 1 : pivot piece 
to work aicng sts of short edge, sc in each st 
across short edge (18 sc), ch 1 ; pivot piece to 
work along ends of rows of long edge, sc in 
end of each row to comer (36 sc), ch 1 ; pivot 
piece to work afong short edge^ sc in each st 
across short edge {18 sc), ch 1; pivot piece to 
work along beginning long edge, sc in each 
remaining sc across (1 8 sc); join with si st In 
first sc — 1 06 sc and 4 ch- 1 sp. 

Rounds 2-8 Ch 1 , turn; *sc in each sc to next 
ch-1 sp, ch 1 , sk ch-1 sp; repeat from 3 
more times, sc in each sc to end of round; join 
with si st in first sc. 

Fasten off A. Join B with si st in first sc. 
Rounds 9 and to Repeat Round 2 twice. 
Fasten off 6. Join A with si st in first sc. 

Round II (decrease round) Ch turn; *sc 
in each sc across to last 3 sc before ch-1 sp. 




sc2tog, sc in next sc, ch 1 , sk ch“1 sp, sc in 
next sc, sc2tog; repeat from * 3 more times, 
sc in each sc to end of rmind; join with si st in 
first sc — 1 00 sc and 4 ch-1 sp * 

Rounds 12-40 Repeat Rounds 2-11 twice, 
then repeat Rounds 2-1 0 once. 

Fasten off B. Join A witii si st in first sc. 

Rounds 41-43 Repeat Round 2, 3 times. 

Fasten off A. Join B with si st in first sc. 

Round 44 (rigin aide) Oo not turn, working in 
back loops only, si st in each sc around; join 
with sf st in first st. Fasten off. 

Strap 

With A, ch 8. 

flow 1 Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch 
across— 6 hdc, 

Row 2 Ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across, 

Repeal Row 2 until strap measures 
18745.5cm. Fasten off. 

Motif 

With C, ch 6; join with si st in first ch to fonm a ring. 

Round 1 Ch 3, 2-clc Cf in ring, ch 4, "'3-dc Cf 
in ring, ch 4; repeat from * 4 more times; join 
with si st in top of beginning ch — 6 ch-4 sp. 

Fasten off. 

Round 2 Join A vvrth sf st in any ch-4 sp, ch 
3, (2-dc Ch ch 4, 3-dc Cl) in same sp (comer 
made), ch 2, *(3-cte Cl, ch 4, 3-dc Cl) in next 
ch‘4 sp (comer made}, ch 2; repeat from * 4 
more times; join with si st in fop of beginning ch. 

Fasten off. 

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ch 2, 3-dc Gl in nextch-2 sp, ch 2, ^(3-dc Cl, 
ch 4, 3-dc Cl) in next ch-4 sp. ch 2, 3-dc Cl 
in next ch-2 sp, ch 2; repeat from * 4 more 
times; join with si st in top of beginning ch. 
Fasten off. 

Round 4 Join A with si St In any ch-4 corner 
sp, ch 3, (2-dc Cl, ch 4, 3-dc Cl) in same sp, 
ch 2, (3-dc Cl in next ch-2 sp, ch 2) twice, 
*(3-dc CIp ch 4, 3-dc Cl) into next ch-4 sp, ch 
2p (3-dc Cl in next ch-2 sp, ch 2) twice; repeat 
from " 4 more times; Join with si st in top of 
beginning ch. Fasten off. 

Round 5 Join C with si st in any ch-4 corner 
sp, ch 1 , {sc, hdc, 5 dc, h±, sc) in same sp, 
(sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in next 3 ch-2 sp, *(sc, 
hdc, 5 do, hdc, sc) in next ch-4 sp. (sc, hdc, 
dc* hdCp sc) in next 3 ch-2 sp; repeat from * 
once more, (sc, hdc, 3 dc) in next ch-4 sp, ch 
10, sf St in top of fast dc made (Sutton loop 
made), (2 dc, hdc, sc) In same sp, (sc. hdc. dc. 
hdc, sc) in next 3 ch-2 sps. **(sc, hdc, 5 dc. 



hdc, sc) In next ch-4 sp, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) 
in next 3 ch-2 sp; repeat from ** once nnore; 
join with si st In first sc. Fasten off. 

Round 6 Working in back loops only, join B 
with si st in any st, si st in each st around; join 
with si st in first st. Fasten off. 

Finishing 

Sew ends of str^ to short sides at top of tote. 
Sew half of motif, with button loop flapping to 
the front, to center tap at back of tote. 

Sew button to front of tote q]posite button loop. 
Weave In all ends. 



Case 

With B. ch 31. 

Round 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each 
ch across; taking care not to twist the sts, join 
with si st in first sc to form ring^-30 sc. 
Round 2 Ch 1, turn; sc In each sc around; join 
with si st in first sc. 







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Repeat Round 2 until case measures 
71^71 9cm, Fasten off. 

Motif 

With C, ch 6; join with si st in first ch to form 
a ring. 

Round 1 Ch 3, 2“dc Cl in ring, ch 4, *3-dc Cl 
in ring, ch 4; repeat from * 4 more times; join 
with si St in top of beginning ch — G ch-4 sp, 
Fasten off. 

Round 2 Join A with si st in any ch-4 sp, ch 1 , 
(sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc) in same sp and each of 
the next 2 ch-4 sp, (sc, hdc, 3 dc) in next ch-4 
sp, ch to, si st In top of last dc made (button 



loop made), [2 dc, hdc, sc) in same sp, (sc+ 
hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc) in next 2 ch-4 sps; join with 
si st in first ch, Fasten off. 

Round 3 Working in back loops only, join B 
with si st in any st, si st in each st around; join 
with si st in first st. Fasten off. 

Finishing 

Seam bottom of case together using si sts, 
then turn case inside out. 

Sew half of motif, with button loop tfapping to 
the front, to center top at back of case. 

Sew button to front of case opposite buttonhole. 
Weave in all ends.. 




MAKING THE GRANNY 

[a] The chain-6 center ring 



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[b] Round 1 

[c] Round 2 

[d] Round 3 



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Double strands of yarn worked together make a set of pillows that are 
delightfully chunky and fantastically retro! 



YARN 

RED HEART Soft Yarn, 5oz/140g skeins, 
each approx 256yc!/234m (acrylic) 

• 1 skein #461 4 Black (A) 

• 1 skein #9779 Berry (B) 

• 2 skeins #4601 Off White (C) 

CROCHET HOOK 

• Size [/9 {5.5mm) crochet hook or 
size to oMs/n correct gauffe 

NOTIONS 

• 12730.5cm square pillow form 

• Two 1 3733cm square pieces of 
coordinating fabric 

• Sewing needle 

• Matching thread 

• Yarn needle 



Skill Level: Easy 

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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 



ch(s) chain(s) 
dc double crochet 
hdc half double 
crochet 

sc single crochet 



sk skip 
sist slip stitch 
sp(s) space(s) 
tr treble 
yo yarn over 



SPECtAL ABBREVIATIONS 



cl cluster 

treble cluster (tr d) ^o twice, insert hook in 
specified stitch and draw up a loop, (yo and 
draw throucfh 2 loops on hook] twice; repeat 
from * Wo times more; yo and draw through all 
4 loops on hook. 



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12730.5cm square 

Rounds 1-3 on back = 43^711, 5cm square 
Romemtor to c/jeck gai/gt? for dost rosutts/ 

i HOW to” MAK i rOAlfOE SWATCH ' 

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With 2 strands of yarn held together, ch 5. Join 
iwith si St to form a ring. 

Work Rounds 1-3 of Back instructions. Swatch 
should measure 4)471 T5cm square. Ifneaes- 
saty, a£/pst /look size to obtain correot gauge. 

■notes’ ■ 

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1 Use 2 strands of yarn held together 
throughout 

2 Pillow can be made in choice of colors for 
flower, [eaves and background. Throughout 
pattern, A refers to your color choice for flower, 
B refers to leaves around flower, and C refers 
to background on front and back. 

■FRCtNf”"”’"""””” “'■ 

Starting in center with A, ch 6, Join with si st 
to form a ring. 

Round 1 (right side) Ch 5 [counts as dc and 
ch-2 sp), (dc in ring, ch 2) 7 tlmes—8 dc and 
8 ch-2 sps. Join w/ith si st in 3rd ch of begin" 
ning oh-5. 

Round 2 *Work (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in next 
ch-2 sp (petal made); repeat from * around — 8 
petals. Join with si st in first sc. 

Round 3 Ch 4, *sc between next 2 petals, ch 
4; repeat from * around — 7 sc and 8 ch-4 sps. 
Join with si st in joining si st. 

Round 4 *Work (sc, hdo. 5 dc. hdc. sc) in next 
ch-4 sp (petal made); repeat from * around— 8 
petals. Join with si st in first sc. 

Round 5 Repeat Round 3. 

Round 6 ^Woik (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc) tn next 
ch-4 sp (petal made); repeat from * around— 8 
petals. Join with si st in first sc. 

Round 7 Repeat Round 3. 



Round 8 "Work (sc, hdc, dc, 7 tr, dc, hdc, 

SC} in next ch-4 sp (petal made); repeat from 
* around — 8 petals. Join with si st in first sc, 
Fasten off A. 

Round 9 Join B with si st in center tr on any 
petal, ch 1 , sc in same fr, *ch 7, [(tr cl, ch 4) 
twice, tr cl] in center tr on next petal, cti 7**. sc 
In center tr on next petal; repeat from * 3 times 
more, ending final repeat at **—12 tr cl, 4 sc, 

8 ch-7 sps and 6 ch-4 sps. Join with si st in 
first sc. Fasten off 6 

Round to Join C with si st in center tr cl of 
any 3 tr cl group, ch 3 (counts as dc here and 
throughout), 2 dc in same st: *ch 1 , 3 dc in 
next ch-4 sp, l(ch 1^ 3 dc) two times in next 
eh-7 sp) two times, ch i, 3 dc in next ch-4 sp, 
ch 1*7 (3 dc, ch 3. 3 dc) in next ir cl; repeat 
from * 3 times more, ending final repeat at '■*, 

3 dc in next tr cl, ch 1; join with hdc in 3rd ch 
of beginning ch-3 (counts as ch-3 sp)— 96 dc, 

4 ch-3 sps. and 28 chH sps, 

Rounds 11--13 Ch 3, 2 dc around post of 
joining hdc, *ch 1, 3 dc in nextch-1 sp; repeat 
from * across to neod ch-3 sp**. ch 1. work 
(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp; repeat from * 3 
times more, ending final repeat at **, ch 1, 3 
dc in last ch-sp, ch 1, join with hdc in 3rd ch of 
beginning ch-3 [counts as ch-3 sp)-“108 dc, 4 
ch-3 sps, and 32 ch-1 sps at end of Round 11. 
At end of Round 13 — 132 dc, 4 ch-3 sps, and 
40 chH sps. Fasten off at end of Round 13. 



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With C, ch 5. Join with si st to form a ring. 
Round 1 (right side) Ch 3 (counts as dc here 
and throughout), 2 dc in ring, (ch 3, 3 dc in 
ring) 3 times, ch 1; join with hdc in 3rd ch of 
beginning ch-3 (counts as ch-3 sp here and 
throughout)— 12 dc and 4 ch-3 sps. 

Rounct 2 Ch 3, dc around post of joining hdc, 
dc in same ch as joining and in next 2 dc. 
*(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in 
next 3 dc: repeat from * 2 times more, 2 dc 
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of beginning ch-3— 28 cJc and 4 ch-3 sps. 
Rounds 3-9 Cb 3. dc around post of 
joining hdc, dc in same ch as joining and 
in each dc across to next ch-3 sp, ^*(2 dc, 
cfi 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in each do 
across to next ch 3 sp**; repeat from * 2 
times more, ending finai repeat at 2 dc in 
next ch-1 sp, ch 1, join with hdc in 3rd ch of 
beginning ch-3 — 44 dc and 4 cli’-3 sps at 
end of Round 3. At end of Round 8—124 dc 
and 4 ch-3 sps. 

Round 9 €h 3, 2 dc around post of joining 
hdc, *(ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next dc) 
two times, [ch 1, sk next 2 dc, 3 dc in next 
dc) 7 times, ch r*; (3 dc, ch 3. 3 dc) in 
next ch-3 sp; repeat from * 3 times more, 
ending final repeat at **; 3 dc in next ch-1 
sp, ch 3 — ^132 dc. 4 ch-3 sps and 40 chH 
sps. Join with sf st in 3rd ch of beginning 
ch-3. Fasten oft 

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Align two 13733cm pieces of fabric with 
right sides together. With sewing needle and 
thread, sew seam around 3 edges of fabric 
with 34 "/1. 25cm seam ailowance. Turn 
fabric to right side. Insert pillow form and 
stitch iast edge of fabric with >i71.25cm 
seam aiiowance. 

Weave in ali ends on front and back pieces. 
With wrong sides of front and back together, 
whipstitch edges together, inserting piflow 
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Get cozy with these festive pillows! They look 
fantastic on a couch, bed, or anywhere that 
needs a little extra handmade holiday charm. 

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YARN 

TLC Essentials, 6oa'170g skeins, each approx 
3l2yd/285m (acrilic) 

2 skeins each: 

• #2915 Cranberry (A) 

• #2316™nterWhiEe(B) 

• #2675 Dark Thyme (Q 

CROCHET HOOK 

• SzeG/6 (4mm) crochet hook 

• Size 1/9 (5.5rnm) crochet hook or an/ see lo 
obtain cofTset gauge 

NOTIONS 

• 16"M.5cm square pillow form 

• Stitch markers 

• needle 

• Red sewing thread 

• Sewing needle 

• Assorted buttons (optional) 



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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 

ch(s) chain(s) sist slip stitch 

sc single crochet sl(s) stiUr(es) 

* Repeat directions following * as many times 
as indicated^ 

[ ] Repeat the direelicns inside brackets as 
many times as indicated. 

( ) Work direefiems inside parentheses into st 
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Approx 16740,5om square 

WitJi I hook, 1 2 sc and 15 sc rows = 471 0cm 
RememDer to c^eck gauge for best resufisl 

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With larger hook, cti 13. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each 
remaining ch across — 1 2 sc. 

Rows 2-15 Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc across, 
Sv/atch should measure approx 471 0cm 
square, ff necessary, adjust book size to retain 
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Note Make 2 with A for Snowflake Pillow^ 2 
with B or C for Tree Pillows. 

With larger hook and appropriate color, ch 48. 
Row 1 (right side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and 
in each remaining ch across — 47 sc. 

Row 2 Ch 1, turn; sc in each so across. 

Rows 3-58 Repeat Row 2, 56 more times. 

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Panel Edging 

Ch 1 , turn: so in each sc and in edge of each 
row around, working 2 sc in first and last st on 
top and bottom edges; join with s[ st in first sc. 
Fasten off. 

[SNOWF^ 

With G hook and B, ch 2. 

Round 1 (right side) Work 8 sc in 2nd ch from 
hook; join with si st in first sc — 8 sc. 

Round 2 Ch 1 , 2 sc m same sc as joining, 

2 sc In each sc around: join with si st in first 
sc — 1 6 sc. 

Round 3 Ch 1 , sc in same sc as joining; con- 
tinue with branches as follows, 




Long Corner Branch 

First Spoke *Ch 5^ si st in 2nd ch from hook 
and In next 3 chs. 




2nd Spoke Ch 11 . sf st in 2nd ch from 
hook and in next 3 chs, ch 5, si st in 2nd ch 
from hook and in next 3 chs. si st in next 2 
unworked chs on ch-1 1 . 

3rd Spoke Ch 1 2, si st in 2nd ch from hock 
and in next 3 chs, ch 6^ sf st in 2nd ch from 
hook and in next 4 chs, ch 5, si st ir 2nd ch 
from hook and in next 3 chs. si st in next 3 
un worked chs on ch-1 2, 

4th Spoke Ch 1 4, si st in 2nd ch from hook 
and in next 4 chs, ch 8. si st in 2nd ch from 
hook and in next 4 chs, ch 5, si st In 2nd ch 
from hook and in next 3 chs, ch 6j si st in 2nci 
ch from hook and in next 4 chs, si st In next 
2 unworRed chs of ch-8, ch 6, s! st in 2nd ch 
from hook and in next 4 chs, sl st in next 3 
ufiworkedchs of ch-1 4. 

Top Spoke Ch 1 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook 
and in next 4 chs; [ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from 
hook and in next 4 chs] twice, sl st in next 8 
unworked chs of ch-1 4, 

Spoke Across from 4th Spoke Ch 9, sl st in 
2nd ch from hook and in next 4 chs. ch 8, sl st 
in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 chs^ ch 5, 
sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 chs, ch 
6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 chs, 
sl st in next 2 unworked chs of ch-8, ch 6, sl 
st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 chs. sl st 
in next 3 unworked chs of ch-9, sl st in next 5 
unwofked chs of ch-1 4. 

Spoke Across from 3rd Spoke Ch 8, sl st in 
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in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 chs, ch 5. si 
St in 2nd ch from iiook and in next 3 chs. s! st 
In next 3 unworked chs of ch-8, si st in next 4 
un worked chs of Ch-12. 

Spoke Across from 2nd Spoke Ch 7, si st 
in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 chs, ch 5, si 
st In 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 chs, sf st 
in next 2 unworked chs of ch-7, si st in next 4 
unworked chs ofch‘11. 

Spoke Across fram Rrst Spc^e Ch sf st in 
2nd ch from hook and in next 3 chs, si st in next 4 
unworked chs of ch-9; sc in next 2 sc on round 2. 

Short Side Branch 

First Spoke Ch 1 3, sf st rn 2nd ch from hook 
arKJ in next 2 chs. 

2nd Spoke Ch 11 , si st in 2nd ch fronn hook 
and in next 3 chs, ch 5, si st In 2nd ch from 
hook and in next 3 chs, 

Top Spoke Ch 1 2, e! st in 2nd ch from hook 
aud in next 4 chs, [ch 6, si st in 2nd ch from 
hook and in next 4 chs] twice, si st In next 6 
un worked chs of ch-1 2, 

Spokes Across from 2nd Spokes [Ch 5, 
si st in 2nd ch from hook and In next 3 chs] 
twice, si st in next 6 unworked chs of ch-f 1 , 
Spoke Across from First Spoke Ch 4, g 1 st 
in 2nd ch from hook and In next 2 chs, si st In 
next 9 unworked chs of ch-13**, sc in next 2 
sc on round 2; 

Next 6 Branches Repeat from * 3 more 
times, ending last repeat at sc In next sc 
on round 2; join with si st in first sc — 4 long 
comer branches and 4 short side branches. 
Fasten off. 




Note Use 8 for green pillow or C for white pilimv. 
Starting at top with G hook and appropriate 
color, ch 2. 

Row 1 (right side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook— l 
sc. 

Row 2 Ch 1 . turn; 3 sc in sc— 3 sc. 

Row 3 Ch 1 , turn; sc In first sc, 3 sc in next 
sc. sc in last sc — 5 sc. 

Row 4 Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc across. Place 
marker In center sc and move up to center sc 
on Rows 5-1 1 , 

Row 5 Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc across to 
center sc, 3 sc in center sc, sc in each remain- 
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Row 6 Repeat Row 4. 

Rows 7-t1 Repeat Row 5, 5 more times— 2 
more sc in each row than in previous row. At 
end of Row 11—17 sc. 

Row 12 Ch 1 , turn: sc in first 3 sc. leaving 
remaining 14 sc on Row 1 1 unworked — 3 sc. 
Row 13 Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc across. 

Row 14 Ch 1 p turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc m next 2 
sc. sc in nesd 2 unvyorked sc on Row 1 1 — 6 sc. 
Row 15 Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc across. 

Row 1§ Ch 1 , turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc in 
next 5 sc, sc in next 1 2 unwarked sc on Row 
11— 19sc, 

Row 17 Ch 1 , turn; sc in first 3 sc, leaving 
remaining 16 sc on Row 16 unworked — 3 sc. 
Rows ia-20 Repeat Rows 13-15, working 
last 2 sc on row 1 & in next 2 unworked sc on 
Row 16. 

Row 21 Ch 1 p turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 
5 SC* sc in next 9 unworkerf sc on Row 16, 
leaving remaining 5 sc unworked — 16 sc. 
Row 22 Ch 1 , turn; sc in first 1 2 sc, leaving 
rem 4 sc unworked — 1 2 sc. Piace marker in 
each of 2 center sc and move up to 2 center 
sc in Rows 23-28. 

Row 23 Ch 1 . turn; sc in each sc across to 2 
center sc, 2 sc in each of 2 center sc. sc in 
each remaining sc across— 14 sc. 

Rows 24 and 25 Repeat Row 23 twice 
more — 2 more sc In each row than in previous 
row. At end of Row 25 — 1 8 sc, 

Row 26 Ch 1 . turrt; 2 sc [n first sc, sc in each 
sc across to 2 center sc, 2 sc in each of 2 
center sc, sc in each remaining sc across to 
last sc. 2 sc in iast sc— 22 sc. 

Row 27 Ch 1 p turn; sc in each sc across. 
Rows 28 and 29 Repeat Rows 26 and 
27—26 sc. 

Row 30 Ch 1, turn; sc in first 4 sc, leaving 
remaining 22 sc on Row 29 unworked — 4 sc. 
Row 31 Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc across. 

Row 32 Ch 1 , turn; 2 SC in first sc. sc in next 3 
sc, sc in next 2 unworked sc on Row 29—7 sc. 
Row 33 Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc across, 

Row 34 Ch 1 , turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc In 
next 6 sc, sc in next 20 unworked sc on Row 
29—28 sc. 

Row 35 Ch 1 , turn; sc in first 4 sc. ieaving 
remaining 24 sc on Row 34 un worked — 4 sc. 
Rows 36“38 Repeat Rows 31-33, working last 2 
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6 sc, sc m next 1 5 ur\worked sc on Row 34, 
ieaving last 7 sc unworked— 23 sc. 

Row 40 Cfi 1 , turn; sc in first 1 6 sc, ieav- 
ing remaining 7 sc unworked — 16 sc. Place 
marker in each of 2 center sc and move up to 
2 center sc in rows 41-47. 

Row 41 Repeat Row 23 — 1 8 sc. 

Row 42 Ch 1 , turn; sc In each sc across. 
Rows 43-45 Repeat Row 23, 3 more times— 

2 more sc in each row than in previous row. At 
end of Row 45 — 24 sc. 

Rows 46 and 47 Repeat Row 26, 2 more 
times— 4 mere sc in each row than in previous 
row. At end of Row 47—32 sc. 

Row 48 Ch 1 , turn; sc in first 6 sc, leaving 
remaining 26 sc on Row 47 unworked— 6 sc. 
Row 49 Ch 1 , turn; sc in first 5 sc. 2 sc in last 
sc— 7 sc. 

Row 50 Ch 1 , turn; sc in firs! 7 sc, sc in next 

3 unworked sc on Row 47 — 1 0 sc. 

Row 51 Gh 1 , turn; sc in first 9 sc, 2 sc in last 
sc— 11 sc. 

Row 52 Ch 1 , turn; sc in first 1 1 sc, sc in next 
23 unworked sc on Row 47—34 sc. 

Row 53 Ch 1 , turn; sc in first 6 sc, leaving 
remaining 28 sc on row 52 unworked— 6 sc. 
Rows 54-56 Repeat Rows 49-51 , working 
last 3 sc on Row 55 in next 3 unworked sc on 



Row 52. 

Row 57 Gh 1 , turn; sc in first 1 1 sc, sc in next 
10 unworked sc on Bow 52^ leaving remaining 
15 sc unworked — 21 sc. 

Row 58 Ch 1 , turn; sc in first 7 sc, leaving 
remaining 1 4 sc unworked — 7 sc. 

Rows 59 and 60 Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc 
across. 

Tree Edging 

Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc and in edge of each 
row around tree, working 2 sc in bottom cor- 
ners of tree trunk and (sc, ch 2, sc) in oirter 
tree branch points and top of tree; join with si 
St in first sc. Fasten off, 

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Place wrong sides of Pillow Panels together. 
Working in back loops of both thicknesses, join 
B for red pillow or A for white or green pillows 
wlUi si St in bottom right-hand comer, sc in 
each sc along 3 edges of panels, insert pillow 
form, sc in each sc on remaining edge; join 
with a[ St in first sc. Fasten off. Pin appropriate 
appiique to center of front panel and whipstitch 
around edges to secure, 

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Grannies set on point create a diamond effect in this colorful 
’ghan. Shades of blue accented with pops of yellow bring 
to mind the sunny skies of spring. 

By Joyce Nordstrom 



; YARN 

I RED HEART Super Saver, /oz/19Sg skeins, 

* each approK 364yd/333m [acrylic) 

* • 2 skeins #320 Cornmeaf (A) 

« • 2 skeins #885 Delft Bkie (B) 

*•2 skeins #381 Light Blue (Q 
J * 2 skeins #387 Soft Navy (P) 

: CROCHET HOOK 

I * Sim 1/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook or anysHe 
I io obtsln correct gauge 

I NOTIONS 

I * Yarn needle 



Skill Levek Intermediate 

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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 

ch chain sc single crochet 

dc double crochet sk skip 

dtr double treble crodiet si st slip stitch 
hdc half double crochet st(s) strtch{es) 
rev sc reverse single 1r treWe crochet 
crochet 

[ I Work directions in brackets number of 
times indicated. 

( ) Work directions In parentheses into stitch 
Indicated. 

* Repeat directions following ' as many times 
as indicated, 

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 

slanted-group Ch3, 3dc around post of dc 
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•FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 

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Approx 5371 34.5cm wide x 6771 70cm long 

•gauge” 

Rounds of Square = 6’V15cm diameter; 

1 Square (Including joining border) = x 
8J^ "721.5 X 21,5cm using size !/9 (5.5mm) 
crochet hook. 

Remember to check gauge for best results! 

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Ch 4; join mth si st in first ch to form a ring. 
Rounds 1-4 Work Rainds 1-4 of Square* 
Resulting gauge swatch should measure 
appmx 671 5cm diameter, 

// necessary, adjust hook size io obtain correct 
gauge. 

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Work squares in the following color sequence: 
Work Rounds 1 and 2 with Rounds 3 and 4 
with and Rounds 5-7 with D. 

With first color, ch 4; join with si st in first ch 
to form a ring. 

Round 1 Ch 1, work 16 sc in ring; join with si 
slin firstsC“16 sc. 

Round 2 Ch 5 {counts as hdc, ch 3), *sk next 
st, hdc in next st, ch 3; repeat from * around; 
join with si st in 2nd ch of beginning ch — 8 
hdc and 8 ch-3 spaces, Fasterroft first color. 
Round 3 Join 2nd color with si st in any ch-3 
space, ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc In same 
space, *sk next st, 4 dc in next ch-3 space; 
repeat from * around; join with si st in top of 
beginning ch— 32 dc, 

Round 4 Ch 3, dc in same st as join, work 
slanted-group around dc just made and begin- 
ning ch (hold dc and beginning ch together and 
work around both at the same fime), sk next 
dc, [dc in next dc, work slanted-group around 
dc just made, sk next dc] 1 5 times; join with si 
st in top of beginning ch—16 slanted'-groups. 



Fasten off 2nd color. 

Round 5 Join third color in top of ch-3 of any 
slanted-group, ch 8 (counts as tr, ch 4)^ sc in 
top of next ch-3, [ch 4, sc in top of next ch-3] 

2 times, [ch 4, (tr, ch 4, tr) in top of next ch-3 
(comer made), (ch 4, sc In top of next ch-3) 3 
times] 3 times, ch 4, tr in base of beginning 
ch; join with ch 2, hdc \n 4th ch of beginning 
ch (counts as ch-4 space) — 8 tr, 12 sc, and 
20 ch-4 spaces. 

Round 6 Ch 2, turn; 3 hdc in space just made 
(foriiied by ch-2, hdc join of pi evious rouiid), [4 
hdc in next 4 ch-4 spaces, (4 hdc, ch 3, 4 hdc) 
in next ch-4 space (corner)] 3 times, 4 hdc in 
next 4 ch-4 spaces, 4 hdc in beginning space; 
join with ch 2, hdc in top of beginning ch— 4 
ch-4 space, and 24 hdc on each side. 

Round 7 Ch 2, turn, hdc In space just made 
{formed by ch-2, hdo join of previous round), 
[hdc in next 24 hdc, (2 hdc, ch 3, 2 hdc) in 
next ch-3 space (comer)] 3 times, hcEc in next 
24 hdc. 2 hdc In beginning space, ch 3: join 
with si st in top of beginning ch— 4 ch-3 
spaces and 28 hdc on each side. Fasten of 
3rd color. 



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Work as for Square 1 In the following color 
sequence: Work Rounds i and 2 with D, Rounds 
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With D, ch 4; join with si st in first ch to form 
a ring, 

Row 1 (right side) Ch 1 , work 9 sc in ring. 
Row 2 Ch 5 (counts as hdc, ch 3), turn, sk 
next sc, hdc in next sc, [ch 3, sk next sc, hdc 
in next scj 3 times — S hdc and 4 ch-3 spaces. 
Fasten off D. 

With right side facing, join B in top of first hdc. 
Row 3 (right side) Ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc 
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di-^S space] 3 times, dc in 2nd ch of turning 
ch— 17 dc. 

Row 4 Ch 3 {counts as dc), turn; dc in same 
St, worh sfanted-gmup around dc just made, 
[sk next st, dc in ne:<t st, work slanted-group 
around dc just made] 3 times—9 slanted- 
groups. Fasten off B. 

With fight side facing join C in top of first ch-3. 
Row 5 (right side) Ch 8 (counts as dtr, ch 3), 
tr in same st (corner), [ch 4, sc in top of next 
ch-3] 3 times, ch 4, (tr, ch 3. til in next ch-3 
(comer), [ch 4, sc In top of next ch-Sj 3 times, 
ch 4, (tr. ch 3, dtr) in last ch-3 (for corner}— 3 
corners, 6 sc, 8 ch-4 spaces. 

Row 6 Ch 1 , turn, si st in first ch-3 space, ch 
2 (counts as hdc), 3 hdc in same ch-3 space, 

4 hdc in next 4 ch-4 spaces, (4 hdc, ch 3. 

4 hdc) in next ch-3 space (corner), 4 hdc in 
next 4 ch-4 spaces, 3 hdc in nextdi-3 space 
[corner), hdc in 5th ch of turning ch — 1 ch-3 
space, 24 hdc on each side. 

Row 7 Ch 2, turn; hdc in each hdc to ch-3 
space. (4 hdc, ch 3. 4 hdc) in ch-3 space (cor- 
ner). hdc in each hdc to end — 1 ch-3 space 
and 28 hdc on each side, fasten off. 

Join Squares 

A Ch-3 border is worked around the first spuare. 
As the border Is worked around the next square, 
lhech-3s are joined along one or more edges. 
Refer to the assembly diagram, Join the full 
squares first then join the half squares. 

First Square 

With right side facing, join A with sc in any 
corner ch-3 space. 

Round 1 Ch 3, sc in same ch-3 space^ ch 
3. sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, [ch 3, sk next 
2 sts, sc in next st] 7 times, ch 3, sk next 3 
sts, *(sCj ch 3, sc) in corner ch-3 space, ch 
3, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, jch 3, sk next 2 
sts, sc in next st] 7 times, ch 3, sk next 3 sts; 
repeat from * around; join with si st in first sc. 
Fasten off. 

Next Squares 

With right side facing, join A with sc in any 
corner ch-3 space, Work border, as for first 
square, around non-|oining edges. Join edge(a) 
to neighbor squares according to assembly 



diagram. To join an edge, begin with sc in ch-3 
space, and work as folbv/s* 

Joining Edge 

Ch 1 , sc in corresponding corner ch-3 space 
of previous square(s), ch 1 , sc in same comer 
ch-3 space of current square; ch 1 . sc in next 
ch-3 space of previous square, ch 1 , sk next 3 
sts of current square, *sc In next st of current 
square, ch 1 , sc in next ch-3 space of previous 
square(s), ch 1 , sk next 2 sts of curmnt square; 
repeat from * across to next comer ch-3 space 
of current square, sc in corner ch-3 space of 
current square. 

Join all squares accordinQ to assembly diagram. 

Joining Half Square 

Position half block as shown in assembly dia- 
gram. With right side facing, join A with sc in 
side corner space of half square. 

Round 1 Ch 1 , sc in corresponding comer 
space of previous square, ch 1 , sc in same 
corner space of current half square, *ch 1, sc 
in next ch-3 space of previous square, ch 1 , 
sk next 3 sts of current half square, sc in next 
st of current half square, [ch 1 . sc in next ch-3 
space of previous square, ch 1 , sk next 2 sts 
of current half square, sc in next st of current 
half square] / times, ch sc In next ch-3 
space of previous square, ch 1 , sk next 3 sts 
of current half square, sc in corner ch*3 space 
of current half square^ ch 1 , sc in correspond- 
ing comer space of previous square(s), ch 1, 
sc in same corner space of current half square; 
repeal from * one more time. Fasten off. Leave 
long edge of half square unworked. 

Border 

With right side facing, join A in first corner 
ch-3 space of corner square, 

Round 1 "Working across edge of corner 
square, [ch 3, sk next so, sc in next ch-3 
space] 9 times; ch 3, sc in join between square 
and half square; working along edges of half 
squares, work [ch 3, sc in end of row) evenly 
spaced across to next corner square, ch 3, sc 
in ch-3 space of corner square; repeat from 
* 3 more times, omit fast sc of last repetition; 
join with si st in first sc. 

Round 2 SI st in next ch-3 space, ch 1 , sc in 
same ^ace^ ch 3, sk next sc, *sc in next ch-3 



space, ch 3, sk next sc; repeat from * around; 
join with si st in first sc. 

Round 3 Working in opposite direction from 
usual, ch 1, rev sc in first ch-3 space, *ch 3, 
sk next sc, rev sc in next ch-3 space; repeat 
tram * around, ch 3; join with si st in first sc. 
Fasten off. 

Round 4 Join D with sc in any ch-3 space; 
working in opposite direction from usual, "ch 
3, sk next sc. rev sc in next ch-3 space; repeat 
from * around, ch 3; join with si at in 
first sc. Fasten off. 

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ABBREVIATIONS USED !M 
THIS PATTERN 

cli cliain(s) si st slip stitch 

dc dojble cnoM st{s] stitch(e$) 

hiic half double crochet tr treble crochet 
sc single crochet yo yarn over 
sk skip 

[ ] Repeat the directions inside brackets as 
many times as indicated, 

0 Work direcSons inside parentheses into 
stich Indicated. 

* Repeat directions following * as many times 
as indicated, 

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 
Zdc-Cl (2dc-Cluster— beginning cluster} Yo, 
insert hookin indicated space and draw up a 
loop, yo and dravr through 2 loops on hook (2 
loops on hook); ye, insert hook in same space 
and dra^v up a loop,yo and draw through 2 
loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yo and draw 
through all 3 loops on hook. 

3dC'Cl (3dc -Cluster) Yo, insert hook in indi- 
cated space and draw up a loop, yo and draw 
through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook); 

[yo, insert hook in same sp and draw up a 
loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook] 
twice (4 loops on hook), yo and draw through 
all 4 loops on hook. 

3'Plcot join [Sc in next ch-1 sp, oh 1 , si st in 
corresponding picot ot previous motif, ch 1) 

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YARN 

RED HEART Eco-Cotton Blend, 3oz/B5g 
sksins, each skein approx 146yd/1 32m 
(cotton/acrylic) 

♦ 11 skeins #1372 Midnight Mad 

CROCHET HOOK 

-• Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook or 
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NOTIONS 

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^FfRSHEp_MEASUREJ^^^^^ _ 

motif approx 1 1 '729cm at widest point 
long runner approx 21763,5cm wide x 
4671 1 7cm tong 

rouniJ centerpiece approx 343^'787,5Gm 
diameter at widest point 
diamond centerpiece (not shown) approx 
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Basic Motif = 1 11^729cm at widest point 
using size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook, 

Rounds 1-3 of Basic Motif = 41471 1 ,5cm at 
widest point using size H/8 (Srnm) 
crochet hook. 

Remember to check gauge for best resuitsl 

Ai! pieces consist of basic motifs worked in 
the round. Join eight or more motifs for a 
long table runner, four motifs for a diarrond- 



shaped centerpiece, seven motifs for a round 
centerpiece. See schematics for alternate 
constructions. 

L .^m ^m, .^m ^m. ^m. ^m. ma. mm, .mm. b 

Note To join at the end of duster Rounds 1-5, 
sK the beginning ch-3 of the round, join in top 
loops of the beginning cluster. 

Ch 6; join with si st in first cli to form a ring. 
Round 1 Ch 3, 2dc-CI in ring {beginning clus- 
ter made), [ch 3, 3dc-Cl in hrtg] 5 times; join 
with ch 1 , hdc in top of beginning cluster (ch 
1, hdc counts as ch-3 sp)— 6 clusters. 

Round 2 Ch 3, 2dc-CI in same sp (created by 
join), *ch [Sdc-Clj ch 3, 3dc-CI] in next ch-3 
sp (corner made); repeat from * 4 more times, 
ch 3dc-Cl in beginning ch-sp; join with ch 
1 ^ hdc in top of beginning cluster (corner com^ 
pleted)— 12 clusters (6 corners). 

Round 3 Ch 3, 2dc-Cl in same sp (created by 
join), ^ch 3, 3dc-CI in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, [3dc- 
CJ, ch 3, 3dC’CI) in next ch-3 sp: repeat from 
* 4 more times, ch 3, 3dc-CI in next ch-^S sp, 
ch 3, 3dc-CI in beginning ch-sp; join with ch 1 , 
hdc in top of beginning cluster— 18 clusters. 
Round 4 Ch 3, 2dc-CI in same sp. *(ch 3, 3dc- 
Cl in next ch-3 sp] twice, ch 3, [3cic-CI, ch 3, 
3dC“CI] in next ch-3 sp; repeat from ^ 4 more 
times, [ch 3. 3dc-Ci in next ch-3 sp] twice, ch 
3, 3dc-Cl In beginning ch-sp: join with ch 1, 
hdc in top of beginning cluster— 24 clusters. 
Round 5 Ch 3, 2dc-CI in same sp^ *[ch 3, 
3dc-CI in next eh- 3 sp] 3 times^ ch 3, [3dc-Cl, 
ch 3, 3dc-Clj in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * 

4 more times, [ch 3. 3dc-CI in next ch-3 sp] 

3 times, ch 3, 3dc-CI in beginning ch-sp: join 
with ch 1 , hdc in top of beginning 
cluster— 30 clusters. 

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3 di-3 sp, cb 8; moving backward, sk back 

6 dc, st St in next sp between 3^dc groups, 

1 2 sc in ch-8 sp made, 3 dc in next ch‘3 sp. 

7 dc in next comer cb-3 sp; repeat from * 4 
more times, 3 dc in next 3 cb-3 sp, ch 8; rnov- 
ing backward, sk back 6 dc, si st in next sp 
between 3-dc groups, 1 2 sc in ch-8 sp made, 3 
dc in next ch^3 sp, 3 dc in beginning ch-sp: join 
with si St in top of beginning ch — 6 iarge Ips- 
Note The top of the first sc in each iarge loop 
can be difficult to see; take care that yoLi don't 
skip over it when making the tr in flie next round. 
Round 7 Ch 1 , sc in same &t as join, *ch 5, sk 
next 0 dc, tr In next sc, [ch 1 , tr in next sc] 1 1 
limes, ch 5. sk next 6 dc, sc in next dc (center 
of 7-dc group); repeat from * 4 more times, ch 
5, tr in next sc, [ch 1 . lr in next sc] 1 1 limes, 
ch 5, sk next 6 dc; loin wifii si st in first sc. 
Round 8 Ch 1 , sc in same sc as join, *4 sc 

in next ch-5 sp, [sc in next ch-1 sp. ch 3] 1 0 
times, sc in next ch-l sp (scalloped corner 
made), 4 sc in next cfi-5 sp, sc In next sc; 
repeat from * 4 more times, 4 sc In next ch-5 
sp, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3] 10 times, sc in 
next ch-1 sp (scalioped corner made), 4 sc in 
next ch-5 sp; join with si st In first sc— 6 seal- 
ioped corners, fasten off. 

Note The motif has big scallops at 6 comers; 
each scaftop has 10 ch-3 sps iJ}icots), Motifs are 
connected to each erther at the first ^ree and7or 
last Three picots or corresponding scallops. 

[long Rb MNER MOtFfS) ~ y ^ ~ ~ ” ] 

Note Refer to assembly diagram for layout of 
motifs* 

Motif 1 

Ivlake fiasic Motif, 

Motif 2 

Ch 6: join with si st in first ch to form a ring* 
Rounds 1-7 Work Rounefs 1 tiirough 7 of 
Basic Motif instructions. 

Round 8 (joining round} Ch 1 , sc in same sc 
as join, M sc in next ch-5 sp, (sc in next ch-1 
sp, ch 3| 10 times, sc in next ch«1 sp, 4 sc 
In next ch-5 sp, sc in next sc; repeat from * 3 
more times, 4 sc in next ch-5 sp, [sc in next 
chH sp, ch 3] 7 times, [sc in next ch-1 sp, 
ch 1 , sJ st in corresponding picot of previous 
motif, ch 1] 3 times (3-picot join made), sc in 
next ch-1 sp, 4 sc In next ch-5 sp, sc in next 
sc, 4 sc in next ch-5 sp, 3-picot join, [sc in 
next ch-1 sp, ch 3] 7 times, sc in next ch-1 sp, 

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4 SC in next ch-5 sp; join with si st in first sc — 
Motif 1 and 2 are joined along one side with 
two 3-picot joins. Fasten off, 

Motifs 3-8 

Ch 6; join with si st in first ch to form a ring. 
Rounds 1-7 Work Rounds 1 through 7 of Sasic 
Motif instructions. 

Round 3 (joining round) Ch 1 . sc in same sc 
as join, *4 sc In next ch*5 sp, [sc ifi next ch-1 
sp, ch 3] 10 times, sc in next ch-1 sp, 4 cc 
in next ch-5 sp. sc In next sc; repeat from * 2 
more times, 4 sc in next ch-6 sp, [sc in next 
ch-1 sp. ch 3] 7 times, 3-picot join, sc in next 
ch-1 sp, 4 sc in next ch-5 sp, x in next sc, 4 
sc in next ch-5 sp, 3-picot join, [sc in next ch-1 
sp, ch 3] 4 times. 3-picot join, sc in next ch-1 
sp, 4 SC ir> next ch-5 sp, sc in next sc. 4 sc In 
next ch-5 sp, 3-picsot join, [sc m next ch-1 sp, 
ch 3] 7 times, 4 sc in next ch-5 sp; join with si 
st in first sc — current motif is joined to previous 
motifs with four 3-plcot joins Fasten off. 

Work as for Long Runner, making and joining 
the first four motifs only. 

[round CENTERPjra ^ ^ ^ ^ 

Motifs 1-5 

Work and join as for Long Runner Motifs 1-5 
(viewed vertically). 



Motif 6 

Work Mofif 6 In same manner as Motifs 3-8 of 
Long Runner When v^'orking joining round, join 
Motif 6 to center Motf 3 and to previous Motif 5 
(see assembly diagram) v4lh four 3-plcot joins. 

Motif 7 

Ch 6; join with si st In first ch to form a ring. 
Rounds 1“7 Work Rounds 1-7 of Basic Motif 
instructions. 

Round 0 (joining round) Ch 1 , sc in same sc as 
join, *4 sc in next ch-5 sp. fsc In next ch-1 sp, 
ch 3) 1 0 times, sc In next ch-1 sp, 4 sc in next 
ch-5 sp, sc in next sc; repeat from * 1 more 
time, 4 sc in next ch-5 sp, [sc in next ch-1 sp, 
ch 3] 7 times. 3-ptcot join, sc In next ch-1 sp, 
*M sc in next ch-5 sp, sc in next sc, 4 sc in 
next ch-5 sp. 3-picot join, [sc in next ch-1 sp, 
ch 3] 4 times, 3-picot join, sc in next ch-1 sp; 
repeat from ** 1 more time, 4 sc in next ch-5 
sp. sc In next sc, 4 sc in next ch-5 sp, 3-picot 



join, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3] 7 times, 4 sc in 
next ch-5 sp; join with si st in first sc — current 
motif is joined to previous motifs with six 
3-picot joins, Fasten off. 



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• TLC Essentials, 6o^/l 70g skeJns, each 

• approx 312yd/236m [acrylfc) 

• 2 skeins: 

I • #2112 Black (MQ 

; 1 skein each: 

• * #2254 Perslinmon (A) 

I * #222OButt0r(B> 

; • #2821 Paradise Blue (C) 

• • #2319 Cherry Red Ip} 

Z • #2615 Ugh! Celery 

; * #2633 Da/k Plum (F) 

• • #2772 Country Ftose (G) 

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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 

ch cliain(3) sp[s] space[s] 

dc double cnochet st(s) stitcii(esj 

sc sirgle crochet yo yarn over book 

si St slip stitch 

[ ] Repeat the direcfions Inside brackets as 
many times as indicated. 

( ) Work directions inside parentheses into ; 
stitch indicated. 

* Repeat directions tollowing ’ as many times 
as indicated. 

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 

2dc-CL (2 double crochet cluster stitch) [Yo, 
insert hook into sp and draw up a loop. Yo and 
draw through 2 loops on hookj twice, yo and 
draw through all 3 loops on hook. 

3dc-CL (3 double crodiet cluster stitch) [Yo. 
insert hook into sp .and draw up a foop. Yo and 
draw through 2 loops on hook] 3 times, yo and 
draw through all 4 loops on hook, 

S-Shell (smalf shell) Work 5 dc in same sp. 
L-SheH (targe shell) Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) fii 
same St or sp. 

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Approx 41 X 617104 x 155cm 

One granny hexagon measures 7)^71 9cm 
from point to point using si 2 e 1/9 (5.5mm) 
crochet hook, 

Hejjiemde/ to check gauge for best reeuitef 

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With first color, ch 4, Join ch with a si st form- 
ing a ring 

Round 1 (right side) Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 
work 2CL in ring, ch 3, [work 3CL in ring, ch 
3] 5 times, join rcund with a si st in top of 
beginning 2CL— 6 CL sts. Fasten off. 

Round 2 With right side facing, join next color 
with a si St in same st as joining, ch 1 , sc in 
same sp, work S-Shell in next ch-3 sp, [sc in 
top of next CL st. work S-Sheli in next ch-3 sp] 
5 times, join round with a sf st in first sc— 6 
S-Shells. Fasten off. 

Round 3 With right side facing, Join next color 
with a 6l st in center dc of any shell, ch 1, sc 
in same dc, work L-Shell in next sc, [sc in cen- 
ter dc of next shell, L*Shefl in next sc] 5 times, 



join round with a si st in first sc — 6 L-Shells. 
Fasten off. 

Round 4 With right side facing, join next color 
with a si st in ch-2 sp of any shell, ch 1 , sc 
In same sp, ch 1, work l-Shelf in next sc, [ch 
1, sc In ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 1, L-Stiell in 
next sc) 5 times, ch 1 , join round with a si st in 
first sc— 6 L-Shel!s. Fasten off. 

Round 5 With right side facing, join IVIC with 
a si st in ch-1 sp to the right of any sc, ch i , 
sc in same sp, [ch 1 , sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 
skip next dc, sc in dc, ch 1 , skip next dc, work 
(sc. ch 2, sc) m next comer ch-2 sp, ch 1 * skip 
next dc, sc in next tic, ch 1 , skip next dc. sc in 
next ch-1 sp] 5 times, ch 1 , sc in next ch-1 sp, 
ch 1 , skip next dc, sc In dc, ch 1 , skip next dc, 
work (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 
1 , skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 1 , skip next 
dc, join round with a si st in first sc — 6 corner 
ch-2 sps. Fasten off. 

■GRANNY H^GO^N 1 jMAKE 1 f[ 

Round 1 Use A. 

Round 2 Use 8. 

Round 3 Use C. 

Round 4 Use D. 

Round 5 Use MC, 

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Round 1 Use E. 

Round 2 Use F. 

Round 3 Use B. 

Round 4 Use A. 

Round B Use MC. 

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Round 1 Use C. 

Round 2 Use D. 

Round 3 Use G. 

Round 4 Use F, 

Round 5 Use MC. 

[ G^NNY 4 jMAKE ~1 6)' " “ “ ^ ^ ' 

Round 1 Use F. 

Round 2 Use G 
Round 3 Use E. 

Round 4 Use C. 

Round 5 Use MC. 



Weave In all loose ends. Referring to assembly 
diagram, whipstitch granny hexagons together 
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hexagons together, wrong sides facing and 
edges even. Whipstitch through first front foop 
of hexagon at front and corresponding back 
loop of hexagon at back. Continue to whipstitch 
in each back loop and corresponding front loop 
across. Working In this manner, continue to 
join hexagons together as indicated. 

■edging'”^^" 

Ruund 1 (right side) With right side facing, join 
MC with a si st in bottom right corner ch-2 sp, 
ch 1 , work (sc, ch 2, sc) in same sp, then con- 
tinue along right side edge as follows: "[ch 

1 , 3c in next ch-1 spj 5 times, ch 1 , work (sc, 
ch 2. sc) in next corner ch-2 sp, [ch 1 , sc in 
next ch-1 sp] 5 times, ch r, sc in comer ch-2 
sp before seam, then sc in corner ch-2 sp after 
seam**, repeat from ** to ** 7 times more, 
then repeat from * to * once more to top right 
comer ch-2 sp. Work (sc, ch 2, sc) in top right 
corner ch-2 sp, then continue across top edge 
as follows: ** *[ch 1 , sc in next ch-1 sp] 5 
times, ch 1, v;ork(sc, ch 2, sc) In next corner 
ch-2 sp, [ch 1 , sc in next ch-1 sp] S times, ch 
r, sc In comer ch-2 sp before seam, then sc 
in corner ch-2 sp after seam, [cfi 1 . sc in next 
ch-1 sp] 5 times, sc in cx>rnerch-2 sp before 
seam, then sc in corner ch-2 sp after seam**, 
repeat from to *"" kvice more, then repeat 
from * to * once more to top left corner ch-2 
sp. Work (sc, ch 2, sc) in lop left corner ch-2 
sp, then continue along left side edge as for 
right side edge to bottom left corner ch-2 sp. 
Work (SG, ch 2, sc) in bottom left corner ch-2 
sp, then continue along bottom edge as tor top 
edge to bottom right corner ch-2 sp; join round 
with a sf st in first st. 

Round 2 SI st in first corner ch-2 sp, cb 1 , 
work (sc, ch 2, sc) in same sp, *work (sc, ch 2. 
sc) In each ch-1 sp and ch-2 sp, to the ch-1 
sp to the right of seam, sc in this ch-1 sp. 
then sc in ch-1 sp to the left of seam; repeat 
from * around, join round with a si st ifi fiisl sc. 
Fasten off. 

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MAKING THE MOTIFS 

[a] Round 1: Working 3CL into ring 

[b] Round 2: Working small shells 
into ch-3 spaces of previous 
row 

[c] Round 3: Working large shells 
into sc stitches of previous row 

[d] Round 4: Working large shells 
into sc stitches of previous row 

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right size for decorating an album of wintry memories. 

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ALH^LYDA'S Bamboo Crochet Thread , Size 10< 
each ball approx 300yd/274m {viscose from 
bamboo) 

• 1 ball #226 Natural 

CROCHET HOOK 

• Size 7 (1 .6Smm) steel crochet hook or any 
she to obtain correct gauge 

NOTIONS 

• Vairmeedle 

• 9 "/23cm square cloth photo album with 
3J^a"/9cm square frame openirtg 

• 4Ya X 4% '71 Icm X 1 2cm cardstock in solid 
color of choice {for background of snowflal(e) 



Skill Level: Easy 

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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 

ch(s) chainfs) sk skip 

dc douWe crochet si st slip stitch 

hdc half doutte crochet sp(s) spacefs) 
sc ^ngle crochet st(s) sdtch(es) 

[ ] Repeat the directions Inside brackets as 
many dmes as indicated. 

( ) Work directions inside parentheses into 
stjtch indicated. 

* Repeat directlDOs folluv/ing " as many times 
as indicated. 



SPECiAL ABBREVIATIONS 




picot Ch 3, si St in last sc made, 
tr-picot (triple picot) Ch 3, [si st, ch 4, si si, 
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Approx 3I4'V8.5cm diameter between points 

Rounds 1-3 = 2'75cm diameter between points 
Remembef to check gauge for best resultsi if 
necessary, adjust hook size to attain correct 
gauge. 

^smowflake" 

Ch 5; join with si st in first ch to form a ring, 
Round t {right side) Ch 1 , sc in ring, [ch 5, sc 
in ring] 5 times; join with ch 2, dc In first sc 
(counts as ch'5 sp)— 6 ch'^S sps. 

Round 2 Sc in first ch-5 sp (formed by ch 2, 
dc join), [ch 7, sc in next ch-5 spj 5 times; join 
with ch 3, tr in first sc (counts as ch-7 spy-6 
ch-7 sps. 

Round 3 {Sf st, ch 3 [counts as dc], 2 dc) In 
first ch-7 sp (formed by ch 3, tr join), *(3 dc, 
ch 5, 3 dc) in next ch-7 sp: repeat from * 4 
more times, 3 dc in first ch-7 sp, ch 5: join 
with si st in top of beginning ch-3 — 36 dc and 
G ch-5 sps. 

Round 4 SI st in next 2 dc, si st in sp before 
next 3-dc group, ch 3 (counts as hdc, ch 1), 
*[dc, ch 2, dc, ch 3, 1r, ch 3, dc. ch 2, dc) in 
next ch-5 sp, ch 1 , hdc in sp between next two 
3-dc groups, ch 1; repeat from * 4 more tinnes, 
(dc, ch 2, dc, ch 3. tr, ch 3, dc^ ch 2, dc) in 
next ch“5 sp, ch 1 ; join with si st in 2nd ch of 
beginning ch-3—6 tr, 24 dc, and 6 hdc. 
Roumf 5 Ch 1 , sc in same ch as join, *picot, 
sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next dc, 2 sc in next 
ch-2 sp, sc in next dc, picot, 3 sc in next ch-3 
sp, sc in next tr, fr-picot, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, 
sc in next dc, picot, 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in 
next dc, sk next ch-1 sp. sc in next hdc; repeat 
from * 4 more tirres, picot, sk next ch-1 sp, 
sc in next dc, 2 sc in next ch-2 sp. sc in next 



dc, picot, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next tr, tr- 
picot, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next dc, picot, 
2 sc in next ch-2 sp, sc In next sk next 
ch-1 sp; join with sf st in first sc— 6 tr-ptcols 
and 18 picots. Fasten off. 



Weave in ail ends. Wash and block snowflake. 
Assembly 

With right side facing, center snowflake onto 
cardstock. Remove the clear vinyl from front 
frame opening of photo album and line it up 
with the cardstock over top of snowflake. 
Carefully slide all three layers (cardstock, 
snowflake, vinyl) into frame opening. If needed, 
remove layers and adjust snowflake to center 
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t RED HEART Soft Yarn. 5oz/140g balls, t 

I each approx 256ycl/234ni (acrylic) I 

; • 7 balls #4601 Off White I 

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■ FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 

Approx 46 K 6271 17 x 1 57,5cm 

Rows 1 and 2 - 1 along edge 

Square = 8'720cnn square 

Rmember to check gauge (on best results! 

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Ch 3^ join with si St to form a ring. 

Rows 1 and Z Work same as Rows 1 and 
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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 

ch chain(3) 
dc double crochet 
hdc half double crochet 
sc single crochet 
tr treble crochet 
[ ] Work directions in brackets number of 
times indicaled. 

( ) Work directions in parentheses in indi- 
cated stitch or space. 

* Repeat directions following * as many limes 
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si st(sj slip stitjCh(es) 
sp(s) 3pafie(s) 
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■NOTE f 

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Squares are fan-shaped and a bit off-kilter to 
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Square (Make 35) 

Ch 3, join with si st to form a ring. 

Row 1 (right side) Ch 3 (counts as dc), 6 dc in 
rlng—7 dc. Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch-2 sp on 
next row here and throughout), turn. 

Row 2 3k next dc, [dc in next dc, ch 2, sK next 
dc] twice, dc In 3rd ch of beginning ch-3 — 4 
dc and 3 ch-2 sps. Ch 3 (counts as dc on next 
row now and throughout), turn. 

Row 3 [Work 3 dc in next ch-sp, 2 dc in next 
dc] twice, 3 dc in next ch-sp, dc in 3rd cfi of 
turning ch-5 — 1 5 dc. Gh 5, turn. 

Row 4 Sk next 2 dc, [dc in next dc, ch 2, sk 
next dc] 5 times, sk next dc, dc in 3rd ch of 
turning ch-3 — 7 dc and 6 ch-2 sps. Q\ 3 , turn. 
Row 5 [Work 2 dc in next ch-sp, dc in next 
dc] 5 times, 2 dc in next ch-sp, dc in 3rd ch of 
turning ch-5— 19 dc, Ch 5, turn. 

Row 6 Sk next dc, [dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next 



dc] 3 times, dc In 3rd ch of luming ch-3 — 10 
dc and 9 ch-2 sps. Ch 3, turn. 

Row 7 [Work 2 dc in next ch-sp, dc in next dc] 
4 times, 3 dc in next cti-sp, [dc in next dc. 2 
dc in next ch-sp] 4 times, dc in 3rd ch of turn- 
ing ch-5 — 29 dc. Ch 5, turn. 

Row S Sk next 2 dc, [dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next 
dc] 12 times, sk next dc, dc in 3rd ch of luming 
ch-3— 14 do and 1 3 ch-2 sps. Ch 3, turn. 

Row 9 [Work 2 dc in next ch-sp, dc in next dc] 
1 2 times, 2 dc in next ch-sp, dc in 3rd ch of 
turning ch-5 — 40 da Ch 5, turn. 

Row 10 (Sk next 2 dc^ dc in next dc, ch 2] 
twice. *[sk next dc, dc in next dc. ch 2] 6 
times*f sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2; 
repeat from * to * once, sk next 2 dc, dc in 
next dc, ch 2, sk next 2 dc, dc in 3rd ch of 
turning cli-3 — 18 dc and 17 cti-2 sps. 

Fasten off. 

Row 1 1 With right side facing, join with si st 
in 5th dc on Row tO, sc in next ch-sp and in 
next dc, hdc in next ch-sp and in next dc, dc in 
next ch-sp and in next dc, tr in next ch-sp and 
in next dc, (tr, ch 2, 1r) in next ch-sp (corner 
sp made in center ch-sp on Row 1 0), tr in next 
dc and in next ch-sp, dc in next dc and in next 
ch-sp, hdc in next dc and in next ch-sp, sc in 
next dc and in next ch-sp, si st in next dc. Do 
not fasten off. 

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Note Round 2 is the joining round. See 
Assembly tor instructions on working joining 
of Squares 2“35 while working Round 2 of 
bonder. 

Round 1 Starting in next ch-sp, sc evenly 
around entire piece, working 2 so in each 
remaining ch-sp on Row 10, sc In each 
remaining dc on Row 10, 2 sc around post 
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of rowSf sc in each st on Row 1 1 , (sc. ch 2, 
sc) in each of 3 corner sts or sps on Rows 1 0 
and 1 1 (comer st at beginning of Row 1 0 is 
3rd ch of turning ch-5) and {2 sc* ch 2, 2 sc) 
in beginning ring^ ending vyith sc in si st— 4 
corner ch-2 sps and 92 sc (23 sc on each side 
betv^/een corner ch-2 sps). Join with si st in 
first sc. 

Round 2 *Ch 4 , sk next 2 sc, si st in next sc; 
repeat from * around* working (si st, ch 4^ si 
st) in each corner ch-2 sp — 36 ch-4 sps, Join 
with si st in joining si sL 
Fasten off. 



'ASSEMBLY ' 

See Construction Diagram. Joir^ squares into 
5 columns with 7 squares in each caluinn. In 
columns 1 , 3 and 5. fans should point down 
and to the right. In columns 2 and 4 , fans 
should point up and to the right. Join on 1 or 
2 sides as necessary while working Round 
2 of border. To join ch-4 sps on 1 side of 
square, continuing in pattern st, ch 2, drop 
loop, draw loop under to over through cor- 
responding ch-4 sp on adjacent square, ch 
2 and continue in pattern st. When joining 2 
sides of square where corner of square meets 
corner of 3 adjacent squares, ch 2, drop 
loop, draw loop under to over tiuough cor- 
responding corner ch-4 sp on first adjacent 
square, ch 1 . drop loop, sk corner ch-4 sp 
on 2nd adjacent square, draw loop under to 
over through corresponding corner ch4 sp 
on 3rd adjacent square, ch 2 , and continue in 
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Afghan Edging 

Raund 1 With right side facing, join with si 
si in any corner ch-4 sp, ch 4, si st in same 
ch-sp as joining, *ch 4. s! st in next ch-4 sp; 
repeat from around, working (ch 4, si st in 
each of next 2 joined corner ch-4 sps) ai each 
joining seam of squares and (ch 4. st st) twice 
in each of 4 corner ch-4 sps — 220 ch-4 sps, 
Ch 4, join v^ith s! st in joining si st. 

Round 2 SI st in next corner cfi-4 sp, ch 3 
{counts as dc), work 6 dc in same corner 
ch-4 sp (beginning corner shell made), sc 
in next ch-4 sp, *5 dc in next ch-4 sp (shell 
made)* sc in next ch-4 sp; repeat from * 
around* working [7 dc in corner ch-4 sp (cor- 
ner shell made), sc in next cb-4 sp] at each 
remaining corner — 106 shells and 4 corner 
shells. Join with si st in 3rd ch of beginning 
ch-3. 

Round 3 Si st in next 3 dc. ch 5 (counts as 
dc and ch-2 sp). dc in same dc as last si st: 
ch 1 , sk next dc, dc in next dc* eh 1 , sk next 
dc, dc in next sc, work [ch 1 , sk next dc, dc 
in next dc (2nd dc of shell), ch 2. sk next dc, 
dc In next dc {4th dc of shell), ch 1 , sk next 
dc, dc in next sc] in each shell around and 
[ch 1 * sk next dc, dc in next dc (2nd do of 
shell), ch 1 , sk next dc, (dc, ch 2. dc) in next 
dc (center dc of shell), ch 1* sk next dc, dc in 
next dc (6th dc of shell), ch 1 , sk next dc. dc 
in next scj in each corner shell. Join with si st 
in 3rd ch of beginning ch-5. 

Round 4 Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 6 dc in 
each corner ch-2 sp, 3 dc In each ch-2 sp 
along sides, dc in each ch-1 sp and in each 
dc around. Join with si st in 3rd ch of begin- 
ning ch-3. 

Round 5 Ch 1 , sc in same ch as joining, *ch 
1 , sk next dc. [(sc* ch 2, sc) in next dcj 3 
times, ch l. sH next dc, sc in next dc. [ch 1, 
sk next dc, sc in next dc] 3 times*, **ch 1 , sk 
next dc, (sc, ch 2. sc) in next dc (center dc of 
3 dc worked in ch-2 sp along side), [ch 1. sk 
next dc, sc in next dcj 3 repeat from 
** to ** along sides, ending with one 
additional repeat of [ch 1 , sk next dc, sc in 
next dc] before corners; repeat from * to * in 
comers, ending with ch 1 , sk next dc* join 
with si st in first sc. 

Round 6 Ch 1 , (sc, ch 3. sc) in same sc as 
joining. *ch 1 , (sc, ch 3, sc) in first ch-2 sp in 
comer, ch 1 , (sc, ch 4, sc) in 2nd ch-2 sp in 
corner, ch 1 , (sc, cii 3, sc) in 3rd ch-2 sp In 



corner, ch 1. sk next sc* (sc, ch 3, sc) in next 
sc* ch 3, sk next sc, si st in next sc*, **ch 3. 
sk next 2 sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-2 sp* ch 
3, sk next 2 sc, si st in next sc**; repeat from 
** to ** along sides, ending with [ch 3, sk 
next sc, (sc* ch 3, sc) in next sc] before each 
corner (except beginning corner) and repeat- 
ing from * to * in each remaining corner. Ch 
3, join with si st in first sc. 

Fasten off. 

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YARN 

RED HEART Eco-CDHon Blend, 30Z/85 q 
skeins, each approx 145yd/132m 
(recycled cottori/acrytic) 

• 3 skeins each in #1 1 05 Vanilla (A), 

#1 645 Moss (B) and #1 870 Denim (C) 

CROCHET HOOK 

• Size H/S (5mm) crochet hook or any 
size to d)tsin correct gauge 

NOTIONS 

• Yarn needle 

• Safely pins 



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ch chain(s) 


si st slip st * 


SC single crochet 


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small basket 3 x 3 x 377,5 x 7,5 x 7.5cfn 
large basket 6 x 6 x 671 5 x 1 5 x 1 5cm 
letter basket 9 x 12 x 1H723 x 30.5 x 4cm 



'GAUGE 

13 sts anrf 13 rows = 4’yi0cm over sc using 
sj^o H/8 (5mm) crochet hook. 

R&member to checf< g^ugs for best resuftsf 

> HOW to' make a'gauge' swatch ■ " " " ^ 

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Ch 14. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch 
across — 13 sts. Ch 1, turn. 

Row 2 Sc in each st across. Ch 1 , turn. 
Repeat Row 2, 11 times more. Swatch should 
measure 4 x 4710 x 10cm. 

If necessary, adjust hook size to obtain cotrecl 
gauge. 

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Sides (Make 4] 

With A, ch 11. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch 
across — 10 sts. Ch 1, turn. 

Rows 2-10 Sc in each st across. Ch 1 , turn, 
When Row 10 is completed, do not ch and 
turn, fasten off. 

Bottom 

Work as for sides. 



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Sides (Make 4} 

With B, ch 21. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch tram hook and in each ch 
across— 20 sts. Ch 1, turn. 

Rows 2-20 Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. 
When Row 20 is completed, do not ch and 
turn, fasten off. 



Bottom 

Work as for sides. 



■LETTER BASKET 

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Long Sides (Make 2} 

WithC.ch 41, 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch 
across— 40 sts, Ch 1, turn. 

Rows 2-5 Sc tn each st across. Ch 1, turn, 
When Row 5 is completed, do not ch and turn, 
fasten off, 

Short Sides (Make 2) 

WiihC,cb31. 

Row t Sc In 2nd ch from hook and in each ch 
across — 30 sts. Ch 1, turn, 

Rows 2-5 Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. 
When Row 5 is completed, do not ch and turn, 
fasten off. 

Bottom 

With C, ch 31. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch 
across— 30 sts. Ch Uurn. 

Rows 2-40 Sc tn each st across, Ch 1 , turn. 
When Row 40 is completed, do not ch and 
turn, fasten off. 

Weave in ail loose ends. Whipstitch bottom 
edge of each side piece to edge of bottom 
piece, forming a cross. Whipstitch side edges 
of the side pieces together, forming the 
basket. 

[edging”''” 

With right side facing, join matching color 
with a si st in any st at top edge. Ch 1. sc in 
each st around, join round with a si st in 
first sc. 

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afghan that’s perfect for relaxing any time of year. 

By Marianne Forrestal 




YARN 

RED HEART Super Saver^ 7oz/198g 
skeins, each approx 364yd/333m (acrylic) 

* 2 skeins #387 Soft Navy (A) 

* 2 skeins #360 Windsor Blue (B) 

* 2 skeins #382 Country Blue (C) 

* 2 skeins #656 Real Teal [D] 

* 2 skeins #661 Frosty Green {Q 

CROCHET HOOK 

* Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook or anyBlie 
to obtain correct gauge 

NOTIONS 

* Yarn needle 




ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 

oil cliain(s) st(s) stilcti[es) 

dc double crochet yo yarn over 

si si SitpsWl 

* Repeat directions following * as many times 
as indicated. 

[ ] Repeat the directions inside brackets as 
noany times as indicated, 

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 
dc2tog (double crochet 2 stitches together) 
[Yo, insert hook in neKt st and draw up a loop, 
yo and draw through 2 loops on book] hvice, 
yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook. 



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Super Saver in Dusty Teal 




I FINISHED MEASUREMENTS ■ 

Approx 427106,5cm wide x 677170cm long 

[gauge““]]“” 

Measure one "wave" from top of one wave to 
top of next wave. 

One 'wave*" 414 71 1 ,5cm; 5 rows = 

4'710cm aver pattern using size j/9 (5,5mm) 
crochet hook. 

Remember to check gauge for best results! 

' HOWYo'mAKE YgAUGE" SWA f CH “ ■ “ ^ ^ 

Ch 19. 

Row 1 Beginning In 4th ch from hook, [dG2tog] 
3 times, 3 dc in next 3 ch, [dc2log] 3 times, dc 
in last ch — 1 "wave" 

flows 2-5 Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn; 
[dc2top] 3 times, 3 dc in next 3 $ts, [dc2tog] 3 
times, dc in top of turning ch-3, 

Resulting gauge swatch should be approx 
414 X 4711.5 X 10cm. !f necessary, adjust 
hook size to obtain correct gauge. 

Using A ch 139, 

Row 1 (right side) Beginning in 4th ch from 
hook. [dc2tog] 3 times, 3 dc in next 3 ch. 
*Idc2!ogj 6 times, 3 dc in next 3 ch; repeat 
frcinn * 7 more times, [dc2tog) 3 times, dc In 
last ch““9 Vaves/' 



Row 2 (wrong side) Ch 3 [counts as first dc 
here and throughout), turn, [dc2tog] 3 times, 3 
dc In next 3 sts, *[dc2togj 6 times, 3 dc in next 
3 sts; repeat from * 7 more times, [dc2tog] 3 
limeSj dc in top of turning ch-3. Fasten off. 
Row 3 Turn, join B with si st in first st, ch 3, 
working in back loops only. [dc2tog] 3 times, 
3 dc in next 3 sts, *[dc2tog] 6 times, 3 dc 
in next 3 sts; repeat from * 7 more times, 
[dc2to9l 3 times; working in both loops, dc In 
top of turning ch"3. 

flow 4 Using B, and worthing in both loops, 
repeat Row 2. Fasten off. 

Row 5 Using C, repeat Row 3. 

Raw 6 Continuing with C, and working in both 
loops, repeat Row 2. Fasten off, 

Raw 7 Using 0, repeat Row 3. 

Raw 8 Continuing with D, and working h both 
loops, repeat Row 2. Fasten off. 

Raw 9 Using E, repeat Row 3, 

Row 10 Continuing with E, and working in 
both loops, repeat Row 2. Fasten off. 

Row 11 Using A, repeat Row 3. 

Row 12 Continuing with A, aid v/orking In 
both loops, repeat Row 2. Fasten off, 

Rows 13“S0 Repeat Rows 3-12, 6 times, 
then repeat Rows 3-1 0 once more. 

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Give your pup a cozy place of its own! Vibrant colors give this pet bed a 
punchy kick — make it in any shade to match your room. 

By Regina Rioux Gonzalez 




YARN 

RED HEART Super Saw, 702/198s sl<e!ns, each 
approx 364yti/333tn (acfvlic) 

• 2 P) skeins -#656 Reaf Teal 

• 1 skein #774 Light Raspberry®! 

• 1 ^in#320Commeal(C) 

CROCHET HOOK 

• Siffi H® (5mm) croctiel hook or an/s/7ie to 
Msincoirsct gangs 

• Size 1/9 (5,5mm) crochet hook 

NOTIONS 

• 2"/5cm Uiick foam~16"/33cm x 17743cm 
[for anall M or 20"/51em x 22"/56cnn 
(for large becd 

• Permanent marker 

• Yam needle 



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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 

clt(s) chain(s) st(s) stitch(es] 

sc single crochet yt> pm over 

[ ] Repeat tiie directions inside brackets as 
many times as Indicated. 

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 
scSIcg (single crochet 2 stilches together) 
pnsert hook in next st, yo and draw up a 
loop} twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops 
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smaU bed 15'738cm long x 17743cm wide x 
4710cm deep 

large bed 207&1 cm long x 22756cm wide x 
471 0cm deep 

Pattern is written for small bed. Changes for 
large bed are in parentheses. 

'GAUGE 

With smaller hook, 14 sc and 17 rows - 4710cm 
Rememf)8r to check gauge for best results! 

I HO W tY make MAU gYs WAT C ^ I ] ~ J 

With smaller hook, ch 15. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each 
remaining ch across— 14 sc. Ch 1 , turn. 

Rows 2-17 Sc in each sc across, Ch 1 , turn, 
Sv^atch should measure approx 4710cm 
square. If necessary, adjust hook size to obtain 
correct gauge. 

Cushion Top 

With smaller hook and A. ch 31 (39), 

Row 1 [nght side) Sc In 2nd ch from hook and 
in each remaining ch across— 30 (38) sc. Ch 3 
(5), turn. 

Row 2 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each 
remaiiiing eh, sc in each sc across— 32 (42) 
sc. Ch 3 (5), turn. 

Row 3 Sc in 2nd ch from and in each 
remaining ch, sc in each sc across— 34 (46) 
sc, Ch 4(6). turn, 

Rows W Repeat Row 3, 3 times more — 3 
(5) mm sc in each row than in previous row. 

At end of Row 4 — 37 (51) sc. At end of Row 
6-^3 (61) sc, 

Row 7 Sc In 2nd ch from hook and in each 
remaining ch, sc in each sc across to last sc, 2 
sc in last sc— 47 (67) sc. Ch 1 , turn. 



Row 8 Sc in each sc across to fast sc, 2 sc in 
fast sc — 48 (68) sc, Ch 1 , turn, 

Rows 9-18 Repeal Row 8, 1 0 times more— 1 
more sc in each row than in previous row. 

At end of row 9 — 49 (69) sc. At end of Row 
16—58 {78} SC. 

Row 19 Sc in each sc across. Ch 1 , turn. 
Rows 2tM2 (20-^7) Repeat Row 19, 23 
(48) limes more. 

Row 43 (6S) Sc In each sc across to last 2 sc, 
sc2to§— 57 (77) sc. Ch 1 , turn. 

Rows 44-54 (69-79) Repeat Row 43 (68), 

1 1 times more — 1 less sc in each row than in 
previous row. At end of Row 44 (69)— 56 (76) 
sc. Al end of Row 54 (79)— 46 (66) sc. 

Row 55 (80) Sc in each sc across to last 2 
sc— 44 (64) sc. Ch 1 , turn, leaving last 2 sc 
un worked. 

Row 56 (81) Sc in each sc across to last 2 (4) 
sc— 42 (60) sc, Ch 1, turn, leaving last 2 (4) 
sc unworked. 

Row 57 (82) Sc in each sc across to last 3 (5) 
sc— 39 (55) sc. Ch 1. turn, leaving last 3 (5) 
sc unworked. 

Rows 58 and 59 (83 and 84) Repeat Row 67 
(82) twice more. At and of Row 58 (83)— 36 (50) 
sc. At end of Rovi/ 59 (84) — 33 (45) sc. 

Row 60 (86} Sc In each sc across to last 2 (4) 
sc — 31 (41) sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving last 2 (4) 
sc unworked. 

Row 61 (86) Repeal Row 60 (85)— £9 (37) 
sc, Do not ch 1 . Fasten off. 

Cushion Top Edging 

Round 1 (right side) With right side facing and 
smaller hook, join A with si st in free loop of 
first foundation ch on Row l , ch 1 , sc in same 
loop as joining, sc in free loop of next 29 (37) 
chs; work 63 {1 00) sc evenly along side edge, 
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rows as necessary, 30 (38) sc evenly along top 
edge and 63 (1 00) sc evenly along other side 
edge, working in free loop of chs at beginning 
of rows as necessary— 1 86 (276) sc, Join with 
si St in first sc, 

Round 2 Gh 1 » sc in same sc as joining and in 
each X around. Join, 

Round 3 Gh 1 , working in back loops only, sc in 
same sc as joining and in each sc around. Join, 
Rounds 4-11 Repeat Round 2, 8 times more, 
omitting mari<er. Fasten off. 

Cushion Bottom 
Wort< same as Cushion Top. 

Cushion Bottom Edging 
Rounds 1 and 2 Work same as Rounds 1 and 
2 of Ciishion Top Edging. At end of Round 2, 
fasten off. 

Cushion Assembly 

Place Cushion Bottom on foam and trace 
around edge with permanent marker. Using 
outline as guide, cut oval from foam. Place 
foam oval inside Cushion Top with right side of 
Top facing outward, Place Cushion Bottom ov/er 
foam with right side of Bottom facing outward. 
With wrong sides together and larger hook, 
working through both thicknesses and match- 
ing sts, join A with s! st in first x on Bound 2 
of Cushion Bottom Edging and in corresponding 
St on Round 1 1 of Cushion Top Edging, ch 1 , 
sc in same sc as joining, sc in each x around, 
placing marker in 15th (1 9th) sc — 186 (276) 
sc. Join with si st in first x, Fasten off. 



Cuff 

With smaller hook and A, ch 29, 

Row 1 (right side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and 
in each remaining ch across— 28 x, Ch 1 , turn. 
Bow 2 Sc in each sc across. Ch 1 , turn. 

Row 3 Working in back loops only, sc in each 
sc across. Ch 1, turn. 

Rows 4 and 5 Repeat Rows 2 and 3, 

Row 6 Repeat Row 2, changing to B in last sc. 
Fasten off A, leaving an 18’746cm tail. With B, 
ch 1 , turn, 

Row 7 With B, repeat Row 3, 

Rows 8-11 Repeat Rows 2-5, 

Row 12 Repeat Row 2, changing to C in last 
sc. Fasten off B, leaving an 18746cm tall. 

With C, ch 1, turn, 

Row 13 With C, repeat Row 3, 

Rows 14-17 Repeat Rows 2-5, 

Row 18 Repeat Row 2, changing to A in last 
sc. Fasten off C* leaving an 1 8746cm tail. 

With A, ch l.turn, 

Row 19 With A, repeat Row 3, 

Repeat Rows 2-1 9, 9 (14) times more, then 
repeat Rows 2-6 once more. Al and of last 
row, do not ch 1 . Fasten off. 

Cuff Assembly 

Fold Cuff in half lengthwise. With wrong sides 
of Row 1 and last rowtogether^ using smaller 
hook and working through back loops on last 
row and free loop of foundation chs in Row 1 , 
join A with si st in first x of rows, ch 1 . sc rn 
same st as joining and in each sc across. 
Fasten off. 



Cuff Edging 

Round 1 (inside edging) With right side of Cuff 
facing^ working along one edge of Cuff with 
larger hook, join A with si st in edge of first sc 
on Row 1 , ch 1 1 sc in same st as joining, so In 
edge of each row around — 1 86 (276) sc. Join 
with s! st in first sc. Fasten off. 

Round 1 (outside edging) With right side of Cuff 
facing, working along other edge of Cuff with 
larger hook, join A with si st In edge of first x 
on fast row, ch 1 , sc in same st as joining, sc 
in edge of each row aroundf matching edging 
color to row color, using tails whenever pos- 
sible~186 (276) X. Join with si st in first sc, 
Fasten off. 

Round 2 Fold Cuff in half widthwise. Matching 
sts and working through both thicknesses, 
ch 1 , sc in same sc as joining and in each x 
around. Join, 

Round 3 Ch 1 , sc In smo sc as Joining and in 
each sc around. Join. Do not fasten off. 

Bed Assembly 

Ptace Cuff with outside edging facing outward 
around edge of completed cushion with Cuff 
Edging at bottom of cushion. Working through 
both thicknesses with larger hook and A, si 
st in back loop of next x on Round 3 of Cuff 
Edging and in back !p of marked st on Cushion 
Assembly, si st in back loop of each sc 
around — 166 (276} sc. Join with si st In first si 
st, Fasten off. 

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NOTIONS 

* Stflch mar1<er 

• Firm polyester fiberfill stuffing 

* Yarn needle 

♦ Sewing or embroidery needle 

• Black embroidery floss 



_t_h_e yarn 

Heathers in Purple Haze 

Super Saver in Wann Brown 



ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 
cli chain st(s) sich(es} 

sc single crxhet yo yarn over 

* Work directfons tdlo^ng * as many times 
as indicated. 

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 
sc2tog (single crochet 2 stitches together) 
[insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and draw 
up a ioopl twice, yarn over and draw through 
ail 3 loops on hook. 



YARN 



TLC Heathers, 5oz/1 41 g, skeins, each 
approx 260yd/238m (acrylic) 

1 skein each in: 

■ #2455 Purple Haze (A) 

• #2470 Teal (A) 



RED HEART Super Saver, 3oz/85g skeins, 
each approx I60yd/146m (acrylic) 

1 skein each in: 

• #336 Warm Brown (A) 

• #330 Linen (B) 

• #319 Cherry Red (C) 

• #311 White (D) 



CROCHET HOOK 

• SlzeB/1 (2,5mm) crochet hook 



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''"ve fun stitching up these quick and easy mini ^ 

monkeys. They’re just right as stocking stuffers or the 
perfect little gift for someone special. 



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monkey approx 8720.5cm tall x 5K 71 3,5cm 
around belly 

hat approx 3"/7,5cm tall x 771 3cm around 
opening 

'GAUGE 

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Gauge is not crllical, btit stitches should be 
tight so that the fabric Is dense and firm, 

jNOfES" 

1 Monkey can be made in choice of Teal, 

Purple Haze, or Warm Brown. Throughout pat- 
tern, A refers to your choice of body color 

2 Head and body worked as ore piece, from 
top to bottom. Arms, legs, ears, tail and face 
are stitched separately, then sewn to hocfy, All 
pieces worked in the round. 

3 Use a stitch marker to track rounds. Move 

it up every round, placing it in last st of round 
just worked. 

Beginning at top of head, with A, ch 2, 

Round 1 Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, mark 
end of round — 6 sts. 

Round 2 Work 2 sc in each sc around— 1 2 sts. 
Round 3 *Sc In next st, work 2 sc In next si; 
repeat from around — 18 sts. 

Round 4 *Sc In next 2 sts, work 2 sc in next 
St; repeat from around — 24 sts. 

Round 5 Sc in next 5 sts, [work 2 sc in next 
St] twice, sc in next 10 sts, [work 2 sc in next 
St] twice, sc in each st around — 28 sts. 

Round 6 Sc in each st around. 

Round 7 Sc in next 6 sts, [work 2 sc in next 
st] twice, sc in next 12 sts, [work 2 sc In next 
st] twice, SD in each st around — 32 sts. 
Rounds 8-tO Sc in each s1 around. 

Round 1 1 Sc in next 6 sis, [sc2tog] twice, sc 
in next 13 sts, [sc2togl twice, sc in each si 
around — 28 sts. 

Round 12 Sc in each st around. 



Round 13 Sc In next 5 sts, [sc2tog] twice, sc 
In next 11 sts, [sc2togj twice, sc in each st 
around— 24 sts. 

Round 14 Sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, sc In next 
9 sts, sc2tog, sc in each st around — 22 sts. 
Rounds 15“24 Sc In each st around. 

Round 25 Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 
1 1 sts, sc2tog, sc in each st around— 20 sis. 
Round 26 ^Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog: repeat 
from * around— 16 sts, 

Fiji piece with fiberflti. 

Round 27 *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; repeat 
from * around — 12 sts. 

Round 28 Sc2tog around— 6 sts. Fasten 
off. Weave end through top of sts and pull to 
tighten. Weave in end. 

With A, ch 2. 

Round 1 Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 
mark end of round — 6 sts. 

Round 2 Work 2 sc in each st around — 12 sis. 
Rounds 3-5 Sc in each st around. Fasten off, 

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With A, ch 28. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch 
to end— 27 sts. Fasten off* 

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With A, ch 2. 

Round 1 Work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 
mark end of rouncF—8 sts. 

Rounds 2-*15 Sc in each sc around. Fasten off. 

With B, ch 2. 

Round 1 Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook — 6 sts. 
Round 2 Work 2 sc in each sc around — 1 2 sts. 
Round 3 ""Sc in next st, work 2 sc in next st; 
repeat from * around— 18 sts. 

Round 4 *Sc in next 2 sts, work 2 sc in next 
st; repeat from * around — 24 sts. 



Round 5 *Sc in next 3 sts, work 2 sc in next 
st; repeat from * around — 30 sts. Turn. 

Note Do not ch 1 at beginning of Round 6, to 
create a notch in the last round. 

Round 6 Sc in each st around. Do not join at 
end of /round. Fasten off* 

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Weave In ends. Embroider mouth, eyes and 
nose on face as shown in picture. Fill body 
parts with polyester fiberhli stuffing. With 
matching sewing thready sew face to center 
front of head, with notch at top. Wi^ matching 
yarn, sew ears to sides of head, and sew arms, 
legs, and tail to body. 

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With C, ch 2, 

Round 1 Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, mark 
end of round— 6 sts. 

Rounds 2“3 Sc in each sc around. 

Round 4 Work 2 sc in each st around — 1 2 sts, 
Round 5 Sc in each st around, 

Round 6 ^Sc in next st, work 2 sc in next st; 
repeat from * around — 18 sts. 

Round 7 *Sc in next 2 sts, work 2 sc in next 
st; repeat from * around— 24 sts. 

Round 8 Sc in each st around. 

Round 9 *3c in next 3 sts, work 2 sc in next 
st; repeat from * around — 3€ ste. 

Round 10 Sc in each st around. Change to D. 
Rounds 11 and 12 Sc In each st around. 
Weave in ends. Fasten off, 

With D, ch 2, 

Round 1 Work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, mark 
end of round — 8 sts. 

Rounds 2-4 Sc In each st around. Remove 
marker. Cut ends of yarn to about 4710cm 
long and tuck inside pom-pom to stuff. Sew 
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Baby gifts don’t get any better than this. Easy, quick and totally adorable 
you can whip up this fabulous little frock in no time! 

By Alicia Paulson 



TLG Baby Atnore, 5oz/l40g skains, eacb 
approx 335yd/306m (acryiic/nyion) 

• 2{2,2)haiis#9832Ught81ue[A) 

TLC Amore, 6oj/i 70g skeins, each approx 
278yd/254m (acrylic/nylon) 

• 1 (1.1) skein #3002 Black (B) 

• Size Cl'S (4mnn) crochet hook or any 
size io obtain correct gauge 

• 2 buttons, )S-H7l3~19mm 

• Stitch markers 

• Yarn neectie 



Skill Level: Easy 

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ch chain sk skip 

dc doable crochet si st slip sStch 

tide half doiible crochet s1(sj s®ch(es) 
sc single crochet 

[ J Work direettons in brackets number of Imes 
indicated. 

* Repeat direcdons following * as many times 
asirtdicaled. 

seZtog (single crodiet 2 sts together) [Insert 
hook in next st, yam over and draw up a loop] 
tvwice, yam over aid draw tfirough all 3 loops 
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I FINISHED MEASUREMENTS ' 

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3-6 (6-12, 12“24] months 
finished chest 19 {2V^, 25)746.5 
(54.5, 63.5)cm 

finished length im (13K. 17)729 
(34.5, 43)cm 

14 sc and 16 rows = 4710cm using size 
G/6 (4mm) crochet hook. 

Remember to check gauge for best resuftsf 

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Chi 5. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each cti 
across — 1 4 sc. 

Rows 2-16 Ch 1 , turni sc in each sc across. 
Fasten off. 

Resulting gauge swatch should measure 
approx 4 x 4710 x 10cm. tf necessary, adjust 
hook size to obtain correct gauge. 

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With A, ch 35(39. 45). 

Row 1 {founefation row— right side) Sc in 2nd 
ch from hook and in each ch across— 34 {38, 
44) sc. 

Rows 2-6 (8, 10) Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc 
across. Do not fasten of. 

[ shape] ARMH^^ 

Row 1 (light side) Turn; si st in first 2 (2, 3) 
scj ch 1 , sc in each sc across to fast 2 (2^ 3) 
sc—30 (34, 38) sc. 

Rows 2 and 3 Ch 1 , turn; sc2tog, sc in each 
sc across to last 2 sc, sc2tog — ^26 (30. 34) sc. 
Rows 4-6 (8i 10) Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc 
across. Do not fasten off. 



Shape First Shoulder and Neck 

Row 1 (right side) Ch 1 ^ turn; sc in first 3 (9, 



10) sc; leave remaining sc unworked. 

Row 2 Ch 1 , turn, sc2tog, sc in each sc 
across— 7 (8, 9) sc. 

Row 3 Ch 1 , turn, sc in each sc across to last 
2 sc, sc2tog— 6 (7. 8) sc. 

Rows 4-6 (6, S) Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc 
across. 

Fasten off. 

Shape Second Shoulder and Neck 

Row 1 {right side) Sk 1 0 (1 2: 14) center sc, 
join A with si st in next sc, ch 1 , sc in same sc 
as Join and each sc across — 3 (9, 10) sc, 

Row 2 Ch 1 . turn; sc in each sc across to last 
2 sc. sc 2 t 09““7 (8. 9) sc. 

Row 3 Ch 1, turn; sc2log. sc in each sc 
across — 6 (7, 8) sc. 

Rows 4-6 (6, 8} Ch 1 . turn; sc in each sc 
across. 

Fasten off. 

Sew back and front together at shoulder and 
side seams. 



[SKIRT 

With right side facing, join A with si st in side 
seam of lower edge of tx3dice. 

Round 1 (foundation round) Ch 1 . working 
in back bars of foundation chain, sc in each 
ch around; join with si st in first sc — 68 {76. 

88) 3c. 

Round 2 Ch 1 , ^2 sc in next sc, sc in next 
sc; repeat from ^ around: join with si st in first 
sc— 102(114, 132) sc. 

Round 3 Ch 1 , "^sc in next st, tic in next 2 st; 
repeat from * around; join with si st in first sc, 
Repeat Round 3 until skirt measures 7 (3. 
10)"/18 (20.5, 25.5)cm. 

Fasten off. 

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Round 1 Ch 3 {counts as first dc), dc in same 
st as join. 2 dc In each gt anound; join with si st 
in top of beginning ch-3 — 204 (228, 264) sts, 
Round 2 Ch 3, dc in each dc around; join with 
si st in tap of beginning ch-3. 

Fasten off, 



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Afmtiole Trim 

Place a marker 1 '“/2.5cm above lower edge of 
armhole on each side. With right side facing, 
join B with si st at marker. 

Round 1 Ch 1 , work sc evenly spaced 




around armhole edge to next marker, 
continue working sc evenly spaced around 
lower edge of armhole to first marker; join 
with si st in first sc. 

Row 2 Ch 1 , sc in next sc, hdc in next sc. 2 
dc in each sc to iast 2 sc before marker, hdc 
in next sc, sc in next sc. 

Fasten off. 

Repeat on other armhole, 

Neck Trim 

Wdh right side facing, join B with si st in left 
shoulder seam of neck edge. 

Round 1 Ch 1 , work sc evenly spaced around 
neck edge; join with si st in first sc. 

Fasten off. 

Weave in all ends and block lightly. Using 
photograph as a guide, sew buttons evenly 
spaced to center front of bodice. . 



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Keep baby happy and entertained with these sweet 
shakers. Our pattern makes it easy to create your 
own custom cover to fit any size ring rattle. 

By Donna Childs 




Leftover yam? Mafce extra 
ratth^^or even simple baby 
hats — and donate them to a heal 
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; YARN 

• TLC 8 aby, 602 / 1 70g skeins, each approx 
j 490yd/-448m (acrylic) 

i * 1 skein #5322 Powder Yeiiow (A) 

I • 1 skein #5935 Clear Blue (B) 

I * 1 skein #7624 Lime {Q 
I • 1 skein #5545 Powder Lilac P 
; • 1 skein #5737 Powder Pink® 

• Note A, C, D and E are needed for the 

• Bunny rattle: A, B and E are needed for 

• the Teddy Bear rattle, 

• CROCHET HOOK 

• • Size F/5 {3,75mm) crochet hook or any 

• size to obtain correct gauge 

• NOTIONS 

• • Ring-shaped baby rattle (we used the 

• top ring cf a Fisher Price stacking toy) 

I • Small quantities of yarn for 

I embroidering faces 
I • Poiyester fiberfill 
J • Safety pins 

• • Yarnneedie 



Skill Level: Easy 

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[ FlhllSHED measurements 

Ring shown Is approx in 

circumference, exducting tiead; completed 
rattie is approx 6716cm tall, including head 

Gauge is not critical, ttiough stitches should 
be tight so that stuffing and ring do not show 
through. Instructions use any gauge and tell 
you how to make the correct-sized crochet 
piece. 

1 You can make a ring cover using any stripe 
pattern you desire. The pictured Teddy Bear 
rattle is mrked in a repeating stripe pattern 
of 6 rows 6 and 2 rows A. The Bunny rattle is 
worked in a repeating stripe pattern of 4 rows 
A, 2 rows C, 4 rows A, and 2 rows D. 

2 To change color, work last stitch of old color 
row to last yarn over, yarn over with new color, 
and draw through loops on hook to complete 
stitch* Carry color not in use along edge ready 
for next color change. 

J RINGjCqVER 

The ring cover is made from a rectangular strip 
of crochet that is sewn into a tube and fitted 
around the ring-shaped rattle, 

Delerinine the Number ot Stitches Needed 

1 Make the following gauge swatch. Save this 
swatch for more measurements later. 

Ch 30. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch 
across—29 sc* 

Row 2 Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc across. 

Repeat Row 2 for a total of 16 rows. 

Fasten off. 

2 Slip the gauge swatch through the hole 
of the ring and pinch the layers together 



snugly. Count the number of stitches it takes 
to surround the ring to the point where the 
swatch Is pinched. 

Deteritiine tbe Number of Rows Needed 

Slip your gauge swatch over the ring. Count 
how many rows cover about oneTourth of the 
ring and multiply that number by 4. 

Make Your Custom-fit Cover 

With first color in desired striping pattern, 
chain the number of stitches determined above 
plus 1 . 

Rqw 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch 
across. 

Row 2 Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc across, 

Qouble-Check Number ot Stitches 

Slip the crocheted strip tfirough the hole and 
around the ring to make sure It will fit snugly. 

If the strip is too loose, start over with fewer 
stitches- If the edges don't meet, start over 
with more stitches. 

Repeat Row 2, following desired striping 
pattern, until you have the number of rows 
determined above. Fasten off, leaving a 
1 2'730.5cm tail for sewing. Hold the top of 
the strip flush with the bottom of the strip and 
sew together, making a tube with wrong side 
facing out. Slip the tube through the hole of the 
ring and fold it over the ring until edges meet. 
Use safety pins to fasten edges together along 
the outside of ring. Using the yarn needle, sew 
the edges together. Firmly press the crocheted 
piece against the ring with your fingers to 
smooth* 





With A for Bunny or B for Teddy Bear, ch 2. 
Round 1 Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join 
with s! St in first sc. 



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* sc single crochet st(s} stitchfes) • 

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* SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS ; 

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Round 2 Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join 
with si St ir first sc— 1 2 sc. 

Round 3 Ch 1 , 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 
*2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * 
around; join witti s! st in first sc— 1 8 sc. 
Round 4 Ch 1 , 2 sc in fifst sc, sc in next 2 sc, 
^^2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * 
around; join with si st in first sc — 24 x. 
Round 5 Ch 1 , sc in each sc around. 

Round 6 Ch 1 , 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, 
*2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * 
around; join with sf st in first sc— 3Q sc. 
Round 7 Ch 1 j sc in each sc around. 

Round 8 Ch 1 , 2 EC in first sc, sc in next 4 sc, 
*2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; repeat from * 
around; join with si si in first sc — 36 sc. 
Rounds 9 and 1 0 Ch 1 , sc in each sc around. 
Round 11 *Sc2tiog, sc in next 4 sc; repeat 
from * around — 30 sts. 

Round 12 Ch 1, sc in each sc around, 

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from * around — 24 sts. 

Round 14 Ch 1. sc In each sc around. 

Round 15 *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; repeat 
from * around— 18 sts. 

Round 16 *Sc2tog, sc In next sc; repeat from 
^ around— 12 sts. 

Fasten off leaving a 10725.5cm tall for 
sewing. 

[bunmy ear]ma^ 

Inner Ear 

With E, ch12. 



Row 1 (right side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and 
each ch across — 1 1 sc. 

Row 2 Ch 1 , turn; sc in each sc across; pi^ot 
to work along side of strip, work 3 sc in ch at 
beginning of first row; pivot to work in free 
[oops afong opposite side of foundation chain, 
sc in each ch across — 25 ec. 

Row 3 Ch 1 , turn; sc in first 12 sc, 3 sc In 
next sc, sc In each st to end — 27 sc. 

Fasten off. 

Outer Ear 
With A, ch12. 

Rows 1-3 Work Rows 1-3 of Inner Ear, Do 
not fasten off. 

Place Inner Ear on lop of Outer Ear with right 
sides facing out, 

Row 4 Ch 1j turn; working through both 
thicknesses, sc In each pair of sc to end. 
Fasten off, leaving a 10"/25,5cm tail for 
sewing. 

Sew ears to top of head. 




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Inner Ear 

With E, ch 2. 

Round 1 Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join 
with si st In first sc. 

Round Z Ch 1 , 2 sc in each sc around; join 
with si st in first sc — 12 sc. Fasten off. 

Outer Ear 

With B, ch 2, 

Rounds 1 and 2 Work Rounds 1 and Z of 
Inner Ear. Do not fasten off. 

Place inner Ear on top of Outer Ear with right 
sides facing out. 

Row 3 Ch 1, working through both 
thicknesses, sc in each of first 9 pairs of sc; 
leave remaining pairs unworked. 

Fasten off, leaving a 10725.5cm tail for 
sewing. 

Sew ears to top of head, 

Lightly stuff the head. Using photograph as a 
guide, embroider features, Sew head to rattie 
cover. 

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This smiggly blanket is a perfect gift for a newborn baby, 
and it's just the thing for keeping warm in wintry weather. 



By Glenda Winkleman 




YARN 

RED HEAirr Baby Clouds, 6oz/1 70g balls, 
each approx 148ytl/l35m (acrylic) 

• 2 balls #9311 Cloud (A) 

• 2 balls #9638 Baby Green®) 

• 2 balls #9724 Pink Lemonade (C) 

CROCHET HOOK 

• Siae 1/1 1 (8 mm) crochet hook or any 
size to obtain correct gauge 

NOTIONS 

• Yarn needle 



Skill Level: Easy 
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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 


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ch chain 


$p(s) sp^e(s) 


dc double crochet 


st(s) slitofi(e5) 


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Approx 37"/94cm square 

'GAUGE’ ■ 

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0 sts - 4"/10 cm; first 2 rounds = 4710 cm 
over pattern as establisfied using size U1 1 (8 
mm) crochet hook. 

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With C, ch 5; join with si st in first ch to form 
a ring. 

Round t Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and 
throughout), 2 dc in ring, ch 2. (3 dc in ring, 
ch 2} 3 times; join with si si in top of beginning 
ch-3-^ ch-2 comer sps. Faster off. 

Join B with si st in beginning corner ch-2 sp of 
Bound 1 . 

Round 2 Ch 1 , *(sc. ch 2, sc) in corner cfi'2 
sp, sc in next 3 dc; repeat from " around; join 
with si St in top of beginning sc. Fasten off. 
Resulting gauge swatch shoutd measure 
approx 471 0 cm square. If necessary, adjust 
hook size to obtain correct gauge. 



'AFGHAN j 

With C, ch 5; join with si st in first ch to form 
a ring. 

Round 1 Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and 
throughout), 2 dc in ring, ch 1, (3 dc in ring, 
oh 2) 3 times; join with s! st in top of beginning 
cb-3 — 4 ch-2 corner sps. 

Faster off. Join B with si st in beginning corner 
ch-2 sp of Round 1. 

Round 2 Ch 1, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in same corner 
ch-2 sp, sc in next 3 dc; repeat from * around: 
join with si st in beginning sc — 20 sc. 

Fasten off. Join A with si st in beginning comer 
di-2 sp of Round 2. 

Ruund 3 Ch 3, (dc, ch 2. 2 dc) in same corner 
ch-2 sp, (skip next sc, 2 dc in next sc) twice, 



Skip next sc, *[2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next comer 
ch-2 sp, {skip next sc, 2 dc in next sc) twice, 
skip next sc; repeat from * around: join with si 
st in top of beginning ch“3— 32 da 
Fasten off. Join C with si st in beginning comer 
ch-2 sp of Round 3, 

Rouml 4 Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, Z dc) in same comer 
ch-2 sp, (skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in sp before next 
dc) 3 times, skip next 2 dc, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) 
in next corner ch-2 sp, (skip next 2 dc, 2 dc 
in sp before next dc) 3 times, skip next 2 dc; 
repeat from * around; join with si st in top of 
beginning ch-3 — 40 dc. 

Fasten ott. Join B with si st in beginning corner 
ch-2 sp of Round 4. 

Rountf 5 Ch 3, (2 dc. ch 2, 3 dc) in same 
corner ch-2 sp, (skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in sp 
before next dc) 4 times, skip next 2 dc, *{3 dc, 
ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, (skip next 
2 dc, 2 dc in sp before next dc) 4 times, skip 
next 2 dc; repeat from around; join with si st 
in top of beginning ch-3 — 56 dc. 

Fasten off. Join A with si st in beginning corner 
ch-2 sp of Round 5, 

Round 6 Ch 3. (3 do. ch 2. 4 dc) in same 
comer ch-2 sp, skip next 3 dc, 2 dc in sp 
before next dc, (skip neset 2 dc, 2 dc in sp 
before next dc) 4 times, skip next 3 dc, 74 dc, 
ch 2, 4 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, skip next 3 
dc, 2 dc in sp before no>d dc, (skip next 2 dc, 

2 dc in sp before next dc) 4 times, skip next 3 
dc; repeat from * around; join with si st in top 
of beginning ch-3 — 72 dc. 

Fasten off* Join C with si st in beginning comer 
ch-2 sp of Round 6. 

Round 7 Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) In same corner 
ch-2 sp, (skip next 2 dc. 2 dc in sp before next 
dc) 8 times, skip next 2 dc, *{2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) 
in next corner ch-2 sp, {skip next 2 dc, 2 dc 
in sp before next dc) 8 times, skip next 2 dc; 
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beginning ch-3 — 80 dc. 

Fasten off. Join B with s[ st in beginning corner 
ch-2 sp of Round 7. 

Rounii 8 Ch % (do, ch 2, 2 do) in same corner 
ch-2 sp, {skip next 2 dc, 2 ± in sp before 
next dc) across side of afghan to 2 dc before 
corner ch«2 sp, skip next 2 dc, *{2 dc, ch 2, 2 
dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, [skip next 2 dc, 2 
dc in sp before next dc) across side of afghan 
to 2 dc before corner cb-2 sp, skip next 2 dc; 
repeat from * around; join with si st in top of 
beginning ch-3— 38 dc. 

Fasten off. Join A with si st in beginning corner 
ch-2 sp of Round 8. 

Round 9 Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same corner 
ch-2 sp, {skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in sp before 
next dc) across side of afghan to 2 dc before 
corner ch-2 sp, skip next 2 dc, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 
dc) in next comer ch-2 sp, {skip next 2 dc, 2 
dc in sp before next dc} across side of afghan 
to 2 dc before corner ch-2 sp, skip next 2 dc; 
repeat from * around; join with si st in top of 
beginning ch-3— 96 dc. 

Fasten off. Join G with si st in beginning corner 
ch-2 sp of Round 9. 

Round 10 Ch 3, (3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in same 
corner ch-2 sp, (skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in sp 



before next dc) across side of afghan to 2 dc 
before corner ch-2 sp, skip next 2 dc, *(4 dc, 
ch 2, 4 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, (skip next 
2 dc, 2 dc in sp before next dc) across side of 
afghan to 2 dc before corner ch-2 sp, skip next 
2 dc; repeat from * around; join with si st in 
top of beginning ch-3— 120 dc. 

Fasten off, Join 8 with si st in beginning corner 
ch-2sp of Round 10. 

Rounds 11-19 Repeat Rounds 8-10, 3 times. 
Join B with si st In beginning corner ch-2 sp of 
Round 1 9. 

Round 2fl Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same 
comer ch-2 sp, (skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in sp 
before next dc) 29 times, skip next 2 dc, *(2 
dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, (skip 
next 2 dc, 2 dc in sp before next dc) 29 times, 
skip next 2 dc; repeat from * around; join with 



This project is great for 
beginning crocheters — it's 
just like making one big 
granny squarel 



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Si st in top of beginning ch-3— 256 dc. 

Fasten off. Join A witti si st in beginning corner 
ch'2 sp of Round 20. 

Round 2t Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same comer 
ch-2 sp, dc in each dc across to next corner 
ch-2 sp, *{2 dc, ch 2 , 2 dc) in next comer ch-2 
sp, dc in each dc across to next corner ch-2 
sp: repeat from * around; join with si st in lop 
of beginning ch-3— 272 dc. 

Fasten off. 

Note Work Round 22 with one strand each of 
B and C. Work first sc with B, next sc wth C. 
and so on. Join 6 with si st in beginning comer 
ch-2 sp of Round 21 . 

Round 22 Ch 1 , with B draw up a loop In Hie 
same ch-2 sp, yo with C and draw through 
both loops on hook (sc and color change 
completed), with C draw up another loop in 
the same ch-2 sp, yo with B and draw through 
both loops on hook, with B draw up another 
lopp in the same ch-2 sp, yo with C and draw 
through both loops on book, ’'with C draw up 
a loop in next dc, yo with B and draw through 
both loops on hook, with B draw up a loop in 
next dc, yo with C and draw through both loops 
on hook; repeat from " across to next ch-2 sp; 
continuing changing color every stftch, work 3 
sc in each comer ch-2 sp and 1 sc in each dc 
around: join with si st in first sc— -284 sc. 
Fasten off both B and C. Join A wiHi si st in 
beginning sc of Round 22. 

Round 23 [picot edging) Ch 1, sc in same sc, 
[sc, ch 3, si st) In next sc, *sc In next sc, (sc, 
ch 3. si si) in next sc; repeat from * around to 
last sc. sc in last sc; join with si st in beginning 
sc. Fasten off. 



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Tiny baby feet will look adorable in these too-cute 
booties inspired by high-top sneakers. They’re so 
quick you can make a pair in every color! 

By Donna Childs 



I SIZE 

„ ^ ~ ^ 

3-6 inorths 
I ™rs}{Ep]M|AS 

Af>prox 31479ctn toig sole x 3J4"/9cm higti 

20 SC and 24 rows = 471 0cm 
fieiwmber to cf}eck gauge for best resuttsl 

[hOwYo'mAKE A'l^XfWATGH XXX 

Wild A or B. ch 21. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each 
remaining ch — 20 sc. Ch 1 , turn. 

Rows 2-24 Sc in first sc and in each sc 
across. Ch 1, turn. Swatch ^ould measure 
approx 4'V10ctn square, /recessaoc acfbsf 
hook size to obtaio cormt gauge, 

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Beginning at toe with 6, ch S. 

Row 1 (right side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and 
in each remaining ch— 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. 

Row 2 Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc and 
in each sc across to iast sc, 2 sc in last sc — 
6 sc, Ch 1 , turn. 

Row 3 Repeat Row 2 — 8 sc. 

Rows 4-16 Sc In first sc and in each sc 
across. Ch 1 , turn. 

Row 17 Sc2tog, $c in next sc and in each sc 
across to last 2 sc, sc2tog — 6 sc. Ch 1 , turn. 
Row 18 Sc in first sc and In each sc across. 
Ch 1, turn, 

Rows 19-20 Repeal Rows 17 and 19— -4 sc. 

Sole Edging 

Work 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sis, 2 sc In 
last St, sc in edge of Rows 1 9-1 : wortting in 
tree loops of foundation chs, 2 sc in next ch, 
sc in next 2 chs, 2 sc in next ch; sc in edge of 
Rows 1-19 — 50 sc. 

Join with St st in first sc. 

Fasten off, 



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YARN 

RED HEART Designer Spert, 3oz/86g 

skeins, each approx 279yd/255m {acrylic) 

• 1 skein in color of choice #381 5 Dutch 
Blue, #3B20 Celadon, #3215 Lemon 
Zest, #3570 Iced Violet, #3650 Ptsta^^ 
chio,#3251 Melon 

• 1 ball #31 01 Ivory (B) 

RED HEART Lostersheen, 4oz/1 1 3g 

sKeins, each approx 336yd/306m {acrvlic} 

• 1 skein #2 Black (C) 

CROCHET HOOK 

• Size E/4 (3-5mm) crochet hook or any 
size to obtain oorrsct gauge 

NOTIONS 

• Safety pins 

• Yam needle 



Skill LdVei: 

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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 
ch(s) chainfs) sp(s) space(s) 

sc single aochet st(s) stiteh(es) 

sk skip yo yam over 

sist slip stitch 

[ ] Work directions inside brackets as many 
times as indicated. 

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 

sc2tag (single crochet 2 stitches tcgether] 
[Insert hook in next stitch, yo and draw up a 
loop] twice, yo and draw fiirough al 3 loops 
or hook 



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Designer Sport in Melon 




LusterShean in Black 





iTONGUE^WAM?) 

Beginning at top with A, ch 5. 

Row 1 (wrong side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook 
and in each remaining ch— 4 sc. Ch 1 , turn. 
Row 2 Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc and 
in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc In last sc — 
6 sc. Ch 1 , turn. 

Rows 3-1 6 Sc in first sc and in each sc across, 
Ch 1 , turn, At fflid of How 1 6, do not turn. 

Tongue Edging 

Sc In edge of each row; working In free loops 
of foundafion chs, 2 sc In next ch, sc in next 
2 chs, 2 sc in next ch; sc in edge of each 
row— 38 sc. Fasten off. 



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Row 1 With wrong side of Tongue feeing, join 
B with sc irt edge of first sc on Tongue Edging, 
sc In next se on Row 16 and in each so across, 
sc In edge of last sc on Tongue Edging — 8 sc. 
Ch 1, turn. 

Rows 2-4 Sc in first sc and in each sc across. 
Ch 1, turn. 

Row 5 Sc2tog, sc in next sc and In each sc 
across to last 2 sc, sc2tog— 6 sc. Ch 1 , turn. 
Row 6 Repeat Row 5 — 4 sc. Do not ch 1 , 
Fasten off, 

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starting at top with A, ch 16. 

Row 1 [wrong side) Sc in 2nd ch from hook 
and in each remaining ch — 1 5 sc. Ch 1 , turn, 
Row 2 Sc in first sc and In each sc across. Ch 
1, turn. 

Row 3 Work 2 sc In first sc, ch 1 , sk next sc, 
sc in next sc and in each sc across to last 2 
sc, ch 1 . sk next sc, 2 sc in iast sc — 15 sc 
and2 cfii-1 sps. Ch 1, turn, 

Row 4 Sc ir\ each sc and ch i sp across— 1 7 
sc. Ch 1, turn. 

Rows 3 and 6 Repeat Row 2 twice more. 

Row 7 Repeat Row 3 — 1 7 sc and 2 ch-1 sps. 



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Row B Work 2 sc in first sc, 3C in each sc and 
ch-1 sp across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc— 21 
sc, Ch 1 p turn. 

Row 9 Work 2 sc in first sc. sc In next sc and 
in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc — 
23 sc. Ch 1. turn. 

Row I D Repeat Row 3 — 23 sc and 2 ch-1 sps, 
Row 11 Repeat Row S—27 sc, 

Row 12 Repeat Row 9—29 sc. 

Row 13 Sc In first sc, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in 
next sc and in each sc across to iast 2 sc, ch 
1 , sk next sc, sc in last sc— 27 sc and 2 ch-l 
sps. Ch 1 , turn. 

Row 14 Repeat Row 4 — 29 sc. 

Rows 15 and 16 Repeat Row 2 twice more. 
At end of Row 1 6, do not turn. 

Upper Edging 

Round 1 Sc In edge of rows 1 6-13, 2 sc In 
edge of row 12. sc in edge of rows 11-1; 
working In free loops of foundation ch, 3 sc in 
next ch. sc fn next 13 chs, 3 sc in next ch; sc 
in edge of Rows 1-1 1 . 2 sc in edge of row 1 2, 
sc In edge of Rows 13-1 6—53 sc. Fasten off, 
leaving a 1 2'73C.5cnn tail for sewing. 



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Round 1 With wrong side of Upper and Toe 
facing, join B with sc In 15th sc on Row 1 6 of 
Upper, sc in next sc and in each sc across, sc 
in edge of Upper Edging; working along Toe, 
sc in edge of Rows 1-5 on Toe, 2 sc in each 
St on Row 6* sc in edge of Rows 5-1 ; working 
along Upper again* sc in edge of Upper Edging, 
sc m next sc and In each sc across to joining, 
sc In same sc as Joining— 50 sc. Join with sJ 
St in first sc. 

Round 2 Ch 1 , turn; sc In first sc and in each 
sc around. Join as before. Fasten off, 

Round 3 With wrong side facing, join C with 
sc in last sc on Round 2, sc in next sc and In 
each sc around. Join. Fasten off. 

Round 4 With right side facing, join B with 
sc in fast sc on Round 3, sc in next sc and in 
each sc around; join. Do not fasten off. 

Ch 1, with wrong sides of Upper/Toe Joining 
and Sole Edging together, working through 
both thicknesses, si st in first sc and in each 
sc around. 



Note If necessary, use safety pins to hold 
Upper/Toe Joining and Sole Edging together. 

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With B, ch 2. 

Round 1 Work 6 sc In 2nd ch from hook — 6 
sc. Join with si st in first sc. 

Round 2 Ch 1 j 2 sc in same sc as joining, 

2 sc in next sc and in each sc around — 12 
sc. Join as before. Fasten off, leaving a 
12'V30.5cm tail for sewing. 

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With 2 strands of C held together, make a 
26766cm iong chain. Trim ends and weave 
lace through holes in Upper. 

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With tail, sew Ankle Circles on outside of 
booties as pictured. With A. sew 3 or 4 sts 
at beginning and end of Upper Edging to last 
row of Tongue to hold Upper and Tongue 
together below bottom lace holes. Weave In 
all ends. 




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This small-scale baby afghan is the perfect size to use in a stroller — ^baby will 
stay cozy, and the blanket won’t drag or catch in the wheels. 

By Marianne Forrestal 




YARN 

RED HEART Eco-waySp 4oz/113g balls, 
each approx 1 SByp/l 70m {acrylic/ 
recycled polyester) 

• 1 ball #3360 Mushroom (A) 

• 1 ball #3520 Aquarium (B) 

• 2 balls #331 3 Oyster (C) 

CROCHET HOOK 

• Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook or any 
size to obtain correct gauge 

NOTIONS 

• Yam needle 



Skill Level: Iritermediai^ 



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Eco-ways in Aquarium 



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Svyap out Aquarium for one of these other 
shades of RED HEART Eco-ways: #3372 
Petal, #1615 Lichen, #1821 Blue Cloud 




i FINEHED _ i 

Approx a9‘773,5cm x 24'V61cm 

i 

1 6 sts (1 shell, 1 half shell and 5 sc) and 8 
rows in pattern = 4710cm 
Remember to check gauge for bast results! 

^ OW TjfMAKE ^ ^ ^ 

Ch17. 

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, 
sk next 3 chs. shell in next ch, sk next 3 chs, 
sc in next 3 chs, sk next 3 chs, half shell in 
last ch — 1 shell and 1 half shell, 

Row 2 Ch 1 , turn; sc in first 2 sts, ch 3, 
dc7tog, ch 3, sc In next 3 dc, ch 3, clc4t0£]— 

1 dc7tog and 1 dc4tog. 

Row 3 Ch 3, turn; 3 dc in first s( (counts as 
half shell), sk next ch-3 sp, sc In next 3 sc. sk 
next ch-3 sp, shell in next st, sk next ch-3 sp, 
sc in last 2 sc— 1 shell and 1 half shell. 

Row 4 Ch 3, turn; dc3tog, ch 3, so in next 3 
dc. ch 3, dc7tog, ch 3, sc in last dc, sc In 3rd 
ch of beginning ch-3— 1 dc7tog and 1 dcStog. 
Row 5 Ch 1 , turn; sc in first 2 sc, sk next ch-3 
sp. shell in next st, sk next cti-3 sp, sc in next 
3 sc, sk next ch-3 sp, half shell in 3rd ch of 
beginning ch"3—l shell and i half shell. 

Rows 6-R Repeat Rows 2-4. Swatch should 
measure approx 4’V10cm square. If necessary, 
adjust hook she to obtair} correct gauge. 

1 Work dc7tog in last 2 dc of current shell or 
half shell, 3 sc between shells and first 2 dc of 
next shell or half shell. 

Z Work begins widi 1 row of A, then continues 
In color sequence. After fastening off, turn 
blanket to work on opposite side of foundation 
chain. Work 1 row of A and 2 rows of C. This 
creates a scalloped edge in C and a uniform 
colored border on the design. 



fAEGHAN 
Color Sequence 

1 row A, 2 rows B, 2 rows C, [2 rows A, 2 
rows B, 2 rows C] 8 times. 

With A, ch 87, 

Row 1 (wrong side) Sc in 2nd ch Irom hook 
and In next sc, [sk next 3 chs, shell in next ch, 
sk next 3 chs, sc in next 3 chs] 8 times, sk 
next 3 chs, half shell In last ch, changing to B 
in last st — 8 shells and 1 half shell. 

Row 2 (right side) With next color, ch 1 , turn; 
sc in first 2 sts, [ch 3, dc7tog, ch 3, sc in next 
3 dc] 8 times, ch 3, dcAlog — 8 dc7tog and 1 
dc4tog, 

Row 3 Ch 3, turn; 3 dc in first st (counts as 
half shell), [sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sc, sk 
next ch-3 sp, shell in next st] 8 times, sk next 
ch-3 sp, sc in last 2 sc, changing to next color 
In last st— 8 shells and 1 half shell. 

Row 4 With next color, ch 3, turn; dcStog, 

[ch 3, sc in next 3 dc, ch 3, dc7logj 8 times, 
ch 3, sc in last dc, sc In 3rd cti of beginning 
ch-3— 8 dc7tcg and 1 dc3tcg. 

Row 5 CIt 1 , turn; sc in first 2 sc, [sk next 
ch-3 sp, shell in next st, sk next cb-3 sp, sc in 
next 3 sc] 8 times, sk next ch-3 sp, haif shell 
In 3rd ch of beginning ch-3, changing to next 
color in last st — 8 ^ells and 1 half shell. 
Rows 6-53 Following color sequence, repeat 
Bows 2-5, 12 more times. At end of Row 53, 
fasten off. 

Row 54 Turn piece so bottom edge is at top 
and right side is facing. Working in free loops 
on opposite side of foundation ch, join A with 
si st In (irat ch at top right corner; ch 1 , sc In 
same ch as joining and in next ch, [sk next 3 
chs, shell In next ch, sk next 3 chs, sc in next 
3 chs] 8 times, sk next 3 chs, half shell In last 
ch, changing to C In last st-~8 shells and 1 
half shell. 

Rows 55 and 56 With C, repeat Rows 2 and 
3. At end of Row 56, do rot change colors. 
Fasten off, 



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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 
ch{sl chain(s) sk skip 

dc doLibie crochet sp(s) spac 0 (s) 

sc single crochet st(s} slilch{es) 

[ ] Work dinections inside brackets 
as many times as indicated. 

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 

sheil Vito^K 7 dc In indicated stitch, 
half shell Work 4 tfc in indicated stitch. 
dc3tog (dc 3 stitches togethei) |Yam 
insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and draw 
up a ioop, yam over and draw through 2 [oops 
cn hookj 3 times, yarn over and draw through 
all 4 loops on hook. 

dc4t&g (dc 4 stitches together) [Yarn over, 
insert hook in next stitch, yarn over aind draw 
up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 bops 
on hook] 4 times, yam over and draw through 
ali 5 loops on hook, 

dc7tog (dc 7 stitches together) [Yam over, 
insert hook in next stitch, yam over and draw 
up a loop, yam over and draw through 2 loops 
on hook) 7 times, yarn over and dr^w llircugh 
ait 3 loops on hook. 



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Round 1 With right side facing, ioin C with si st 
in last dc on Row 53 at top right-hand corner; 
working across Row 53 on top edge, ch 1 , 3 sc 
In same st as joining, sc in each st across to last 
St, 3 sc in last st; working in edge of rows along 
left edge, work 83 sc evenly spaced across: 
working across Rov^ 66 on bottom edge* 3 sc 
in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 3 sc in 
last si; working in edge of rows along right edge, 
work 83 sc evenly spaced across; Join wito si st 
in first sc — 336 sc. 

Round 2 Ch 1 , sc in same sc as joining, sc in 
each sc a^und, working 3 sc in center sc at 
each corner; join with si st in first sc — 344 sc. 
Fasten off. 



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[ To make the blanket wider^ add more 
j c/iafns in multiples of IQ to the foua- 
I daf/on ch^Jfi end increase the number 
] of times you repeat the instructions 

I inside the bracliets in each row. 

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HOW TO WORK THIS STITCH PATTERN > 

Making the double shells 

fa] To work the bottom half of each double shell, dc7tog: work each dc until two 
loops remain on hook. Leaving these loops on hook, begin next dc. Here, 4 
dc are in the process of being worked together. 

[b] All 7 dc are in the process of being worked together. 

[c] To complete the shell, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook at once. 

[d] To work the top half of eacli double shell, work 7 dc into The same stitch. 
Here, 2 dc have been worked into the shell below. 

[e] All 7 dc have been worked into the same stitch and the shell is complete. 



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Who could resist this fun cap for baby? 
It makes a great quick gift for little guys 



or 



By No reen Crone-Findlay 




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mafe'ng eyes, try working fittle * 

ears fpr this cap to make a bunny, | 
bear; or any animai you can i 

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YARN 

TLC Annore, 6oz/170g balls, each approx 
335yd/306nrt (aery !lc/ny Ion) 

■ 1 ball #3620 Bamboo (A) 

TLC Essentials, 6oz/1 70g skeins, each 
approx 31 2yd/285m (acrylic) 

1 skein each in: 

* #2112 Black (B) 

* #2101 While (C) 

CROCHET HOOK 

* Size G/6 [4mm) crochet hook or any 

to o/jta/n correct 

NOTIONS 

* loz/28g polyester tiberfili 

* Tapestry needle 




; ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
^ THIS PATTERN I 

• ch(s) chain(s) st(s) stilcli(es) I 

• sc sng la crochet yo yarn over I 

I slst(s) slip stiteh(es) ; 

; ' Repeat directions folloi^ing * as many times I 

• as indicated, * 

• SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS ; 

t sc2tog (single crochet 2 stitches together) I 

I fnsert hook in next si, yo arid draw up a loop] I 

• twice, yo and draw thraiigh ail 3 loops on hook. • 



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Essentiafs in Black 




MEASUW ” L I . ] ~ ] 
Fits 18745.5cm circiimference head 

In sc. 14 sta and 14 rows = 4710cm 
Remember to check gauge for best resuflst 

I HOWW MAKE ” 

With A, Ch15, 

Row 1 Sc In 2nd ch from hook and in each 
remaining ch across— 14 sc, Ch 1 , turn. 

Row 2 Sc in first sc and in each sc across. Ch 
1, turn. Repeat Row 2, 12 times more, Swatch 
should measure 4 x 4"/1 0 x 1 0cm. 

// necessary, adjust book size to obtain correct 
gsug^. 

1 Rounds 2“ 1 6 on Crown are joined same as 
Round 1 on Crown. 

2 Rounds 2-8 on Eyes are joined same as 
Round 1 on Eyes. 

starting at center back with A, ch 3; join with 
Gl St in first ch to form a ring. 

Round 1 (right side) Ch 1 , work 6 sc in ring— 
6 sc. Join with si st in first sc. 

Round 2 Ch 1 , 2 sc in same sc as joining, 2 
sc in each sc around—12 sc. Join. 

Round 3 Ch 1 , 2 sc In same sc as joining, 
sc in ne(xt sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; 
repeat trom * 4 times more — 18 sc. Join. 
Round 4 Ch 1 , 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc 
in next 2 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc In next 2 sc; 
repeat from * 4 times more — 24 sc. Join. 
Round 5 Ch 1 , 2 sc in same ac as joining, sc 
in next 3 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; 
repeat from * 4 times more — 30 sc, Join, 
Round 6 Ch 1 , 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc 
in next 4 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; 



repeat from * 4 times more— 36 sc. Join, 
Round 7 Ch 1 , 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc 
in next 5 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc: 
repeat from * 4 times more—42 sc. Join. 
Round 8 Ch 1 , 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc 
in next 6 sc, *2 sc in next sCj sc in next 6 sc; 
repeat from * 4 times more-^8 sc. Join. 
Round ^ Ch 1 , 2 3c in same sc as joining, sc 
in next 7 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc; 
repeat from * 4 times more — 54 sc. Join. 
Round 10 Ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc 
in next 8 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc; 
repeat from * 4 times more— 60 sc. Join. 
Round 11 Ch 1 , 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc 
in next 3 sc, *2 sc In next sc, sc in next 9 sc; 
repeat from * 4 times more — 66 sc. Join. 
Rounds 12-16 Ch 1 , sc in same sc as joining 
and in each sc around; join. At end of Round 
16, ch 1, turn, 



"SIDES 

Row 1 {wrong side) Sc in first 56 sc — 56 sc. 
Ch 1, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked. 
Rows 2^ Sc in first sc and in each sc across. 
Ch 1 , turn. 

Row 6 Sc2tog in first 2 sts, sc in each 
remaining sc across to last 2 sts, sc2tog— 
54 sc. Ch 1 , turn. 

Rows 7--10 Repeat Row 6, 4 times more. At 
end of Row 10 — 46 x. 




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Row 1 [wrong side) Sc in first 2 sts — 2 sc. Ch 
1 , turn, leaving remaining sts unworkeef. 

Rows Z^O Sc in each sc across — 2 sc. Ch 
1 , turn. At end of Row 40, do not ch 1 . Fasten 
off, Weave in ends. 

Right Tie 

Row 1 With wrong side facing, join A with si 



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st in 2nd st made on Row 1 0 of sides, ch 1 , 
so in same st as joining, sc in next st — ^2 sc. 
Ch Mum, 

Rows 2’-4fl Repeat Rows 2-40 on Lett Tie. 



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starting at center front with B, ch 3; join with 
s! st in first ch to form a ring. 

Round 1 Ch 1 , work 6 sc in ring— 6 sc. Join 
with si st in first st. Fasten off B. 

Round 2 Join C with si st in first sc. ch 1 . 

2 sc in same sc as joining, 2 sc in each sc 
aroLJnd—1 2 sc. Join. Fasten off C. 

Round 3 Join A with si st in first sc. ch 1 , 

2 sc in same sc as joining, sc in next sc. *2 
sc in next sc^ sc in next sc; repeal from * 4 
times more — 18 sc. Join. 

Rounds 4 and 5 Ch 1 , sc in first sc and in 
each sc around. Join. 

Round 6 Ch 1 , sc2tog in same sc as joining 
and in next sc, sc in next sc, *sc2tog, sc in 
next sc; repeat from * 4 times more— 12 
sc. Join, 

Round 7 Ch 1, sc2tog in same st as joining 
and in next st. sc2tog five times more— 6 sc. 
Join. Stuff eve. 

Round 8 Ch F sc2tog in same st as joining 
and in next st, sc2tog twice more— 3 sc. 

Join, Fasten oft A, leaving a 12730,5cm tail. 
Stitch back of Eye shut. 



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Stitch side of eyes to top of hat about 
377.5cm apart in middle of Rows 6-8 on 
sides as shown In photograph, 

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Keep your budding ballerina cozy in this sweet little sweater. 
The wrap style makes the fit very flexible, so this piece will 
continue to fit as your tiny dancer grows. 

By Jennifer J, Cirka 




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ZUkA Cj<M:(l7hed 

• YARN 

, • RED HEART Baby Econo, 6oz/1 70g skeins, 

f ■ each approx 460y{l/421 m (acrylic] 

>' I * 1 (1J - 2, 2) skeins #1 570 Lavender 

^ : CROCHET HOOK 

I : • Size H/3 {4mm) crochet hook or a^y 

I ' * ; 5/ze to of?ta/o correct gauge 

* NOTIONS 

* * Stitch markers 

# 

♦ * Yarn needle 



Skill Level: Easy 

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We think thjs sweater is sweet in these 
colors, too: Daby Econo #1962 Yummy 
Print or Baby Econo #1722 Light Pink 







'SIZES I 

Child^s 2 (4, 6, 0JO) 

finished chest 21 (22. 25. 26, 27)’753.5 (56. 
63,5, 66, 66,5)crri 

finished length 7 (8, 9, 105^, 111^)718 
(20*5, 23, 26.5, 29)cm 



» gauge’”"" "! 

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14 hdc and 10 rows = 4"/10cm using size H/8 
(5mm) crochet hook, 

to cfieck gauge for t/est /esu/tsf 

I HOW'fo' IVIAKi Vga'ugY SWATCH “ “ “ ^ ^ ] 
Ch ia 

Row 1 Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each 
remaining ch across — 14 hdc. 

Rows 2-10 Ch 2, 1urn; hdc in each st across. 
Resulting gauge swatch should measure 
approx 4 X 4'71 0 x 1 0cm, Adjust hook size if 
necessary to obtain correct gauge. 

'note" . 

The sweater Is worked in one piece, beginning 
at the lower back and working up and over the 
shoulders and ending in the front. 

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Ch 38 (41. 45, 47, 50). 

Row 1 Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each 
rertiaining ch across— 36 {39, 43, 45, 48) hdc. 

Rows 2--15 (17, 18, 22, 25) Ch 2, turn; hdc 
In each st across. 

Do rot fasten off. 

Shape Neck and First Front 
Row 16 (IS, 19, 23, 26) Ch 2, turn; hdc in 
first 9 (9, 10, 1 b 12) sts; leave rennaining sts 
unworked {for back neck and second front)™9 
(9, 10, 1 1 , 1 2) sts. Mark the last st of this row 
for neck edge. 



ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 

Ch chain sc single crochet 

tide haff double crochet sk skip 
rev sc reverse single si st(s) stip sicli(es) 
crochet st(s) stitch (es) 

* Repeat directions following * as many times 
as indicated. 



Rows 17 {19, 20, 24, 27)-Z1 (23, 26, 30, 34) 

Ch 2. turn; hdc in each st acrc^s. 

Row 22 (24, 27, 31, 35) Gh 2, tum; bde in 
each st across, working 2 hdc In st at neck 
edge (increase made}— 10 (10, 11, 12. 13) sts. 
Rows 23 (25, 28, 32, 36)-36 {40, 44, 52, 58) 
Repeat fast row, increasing at neck edge every 
rov^24 (26, 28, 33, 36) sts. 

Fasten off. Remove neck edge marker. 

Shape Second Front 

Skip next 1 8 {21, 23, 23, 24) unworked sts of 
Row 1 5 (1 7, 1 8, 22. 25); join yam in next st. 
Row 16 (18, 19, 23, 26) Ch 2, hdc in same 
si as join and In remaining 8 (8, 9, 10, 11) 
st&— 9 (9,10,11,12) sts. Mark the first st of 
this row for neck edge. 

Rows 17 (19, 20, 24, 27)^36 (40, 44, 52, 58) 

Repeat Rows 17 (19, 20, 24, 27)-36 (40. 44, 
52. 58) of first front Fasten off. Remove neck 
edge marker. 

Sew Side Seams 

Place sfitch markers ^72cm up from comers 
of ali four sides. Fold sweater In half, bringing 
fronts down over back, with right sides facing 
together, Measure down 4 5, 5}^, 6)'710 

(11.5, 12,5, 14, 15)cm from lop (shoulders) 
on both sides and place markers {for arm 
opening). Sew side seams between markers. 
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With right sicte facing, join yam with si st at 
bottom of arm opening. 

Round 1 Ch 2 [counts as first hdc here and 
throughout), work 26 (30, 33. 36, 40) hdc 
evenly spaced around armhole opening; join 
with s! St in top of beginning ch — 27 (31 , 34, 
37. 41) hdc. 

Rounds 2-4 Ch 2 , hdc in each si around: join 
with si St in top of beginning cii. 

Round 5 Ch 2 , hdc2tog, hdc in each remain- 
ing st around; join with si st in top of beginning 
ch— 26 (30, 33, 36, 40) sts. 

Rounds 6-13 (13, 13, 17» 21) Repeat 
Rounds 2-5 2 (2, 2, 3, 4}— 24 (28, 31 , 33, 

36} Sts. 

Rounds 14 (14, 14, 18, 22)-16 (20, 22, 24, 
25) Ch 2, hdc in each st around; join with si st 
in top of beginning ch— 24 (28, 31 , 33, 36) sts. 
Fasten off. 

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With fight side facing, join yam with si st at top 
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Round t Ch 2, work 26 (30, 33, 36, 40) hdc 
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34. 37, 41) hdc. 

Rounds 2-16 (20, 22, 24, 25) Repeat 
Rouncte 2-1 6 (20, 22. 24, 25) of Left Sleeve. 
Fasten off. 

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With right side facing, join yarn with si st In 
lower inside comer of left front. 

Ch 1 15 (125. 135, 145, 1 55} [for first tie), 
turn; si st in 2nd ch fronn hook and in each 
remaining ch across; sc in each st across lower 
edge of left front to side seam; ch 1 (for small 
hole at side seam to thread tie through); work- 
ing on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in 
each st across lower edge of back to opposite 
side seam; ch 1 ; sc in each st across lower 
edge of right front ch 115 (1 25. 135. 145, 
155) {for second tie), turn; si st in 2nd ch from 
hook and In each remaining ch across; work 
32 (36, 40, 44, 48) sc evenly spaced up right 
front edge; sc in each st across back neck; 
work 32 {36, 40, 44, 48) sts evenly spaced 
down left front edge; ch 1 , do not turn, rev sc 
in each st back up left front edge, across back 
neck and down right front edge. Fasten oft. 
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YARN 

TLC Baby Amore, 5oz/140g balls, each 
approx 335vd/306m {acrylic/nylon) 

• 2 balls #9552 Orchid CA) 

• 1 ball #9832 Light Blue {B] 

* 1 ball #9001 White (C) 

* 1 bali #9256 Yellow (D) 

CROCHET HOOK 

* Size hi/8 {5mm) crochet hook or any 
size to obtain correct gauge 

NOTIONS 

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Skiil Level: Easy 

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If you find patterns difficult to follow, this easy 
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Approx 32"/81 .5cm x 30“/76cm including 
circles 

1 3 stitches and 1 0 rows = 4“/1 Ocim over 
pattern stitch using size H/8 (5mm) croctiet 
hook. 

Remember to check geuge for best results! 




Chain 16. 

Row 1 Half double crochet in 2nd chain from 
hook and each chain to end — 14 half double 
crochet. 

Row 2 Chain 2, turn; half double crochet 
In front loop only of first stitch, half double 
crochet in back loop only of next stitch, ‘half 
double crochet in front loop only of ne;d stitch, 
half double crochet in back loop only of next 
stitch; repeat from * across row. 

Repeat Row 2. 8 more times for a total of 1 0 
rows. Swatch should measure about 4 x 47 
10 X lOcnn. If necessary, ar^ust hook si2e to 
odtefrr correct gauge. 



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Work begins with the main body of the blanket. 
32 circles, 8 of each color, are then made and 
sewn around the edges of the blanket, 

With A, chain 85. 

Row 1 Half double crxhet in 2nd chain from 
hook and each chain to end — 84 half double 
crochet. 

Row 2 Chain 2. turn; half double crochet 
in front loop only of first stitch, half double 
crochet in back loop only of next stitch, ‘half 
double crochet in front loop only of next stitch, 
half double crochet in back loop only of irext 




stitch; repeat from 'across row. 

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 24"yB1cm 
from beginning. Do not fasten off. 

Edging Round Chain 1 , do not turn, working 
in ends of rows along side, single crochet in 
end of each row along side; work 3 single 
crochet in corner; working on opposite side 
of foundation chain, single crochet in each 
chain across; work 3 single crochet in comer; 
working in ends of rows along opposite side, 
single crochet in end of each row along side; 
work 3 single crochet in corner; single crochet 
in each stitch across to end; join with slip stitch 
in first single crochet. Fasten off. 

■ CIRCLE ]make 3|:‘a OF WCH jfoloM 

Chain 4; form a ring by working a slip sBtch in 
the first chairs. 

Round 1 Chair 2, work 3 half double crochets 
into the ring: join by working a slip stitch in the 
first half double crochet. 

Round 2 Chain 2, work 2 half double crochet 
in each stitch around; join by working a slip 
stitch in the first half double crochet— 16 half 
double crochet. 

Round 3 Chain 2, work 1 half double crochet 
in first stitch, 2 half double crochet in next 
stitch, *1 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 
half double crochet in next stitch: repeat from * 
around; join by working a slip stitch in the first 
half double crochet — ^24 half double crochet. 
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With right sides of circles all facing ir the same 
direction, place circles around outer edge of 
blanket, alternating coiors. Sew 1 circle to each 
comer, 8 circSes along each long edge* and 6 
circles along each short edge. Sew edges of 
each circle one another 
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So quick and easy, you can make one in every flavor! 

By Afiria Paulson 




YARN 

RED HEART Super Saver, 7oz/198g 
skeins, each approx 364yd/333m (acrylic) 

• 1 skein #774 Light Raspberry or 
#365 Coffee ^ 

• 1 skein #336 Warm Brown (B) 

• 1 skein #319 Cherry Red (C) 

• 1 yd contrasting yarn (for smile) 

CROCHET HOOK 

• Size E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook or any 
ss 2 e to obtain correct gauge 

NOTIONS 

• 1 pair safety eyes, ^/ieYBmnn 
diameter (optional) 

• Stitch marker (optional) 

• Dab of nail polish or fabric glue 

• Polyesterfiberfil) 

• Yam needle 



Skill Level: Easy 

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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 

cli chain slst)(s) slipstilch{as) 

dc double crochet sp[sj space[s) 

so single cfocliet st(s) stitch(es) 

[ ] Woric directions in brackets number oi 
limes indicated. 

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 

sc2tog (single crochet 2 sis together) (Insert 
hook in next st, yam over and draw up a loop] 
Ivce. yam over and draw through all 3 loops 
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Approx 10^725.5cm tall x ir/28cm around 
{at widest point) 

17 sc and 19 rounds = 4710cm 
Remember to check gauge for best results! 

The scoop of ice cream stiould be approx 
3‘77.5cm tall x 1 1 '728cm around. Adjust h(X3k 
size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. 

1 This project is worked In condnuous rounds. 
Do not join and do not turn after completing a 
round, 

2 Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning 
of each round; move it op as each round Is 
completed. 

3 Be sure to work tightly to ensure a sturdy 
toy and to prevent filling from showing ffirough 
stitches. 

4 When making toys for children under three 
years of age, do not use safety eyes or but- 
tons. Instead, embroider features. Make sure 
all pieces are sewn together securely and yam 
ends are completely woven in and trimmed 
when finished. 

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With A. ch 3: join with si st in first ch to form 
a ring. 

Round 1 Work 7 sc into ring — 7 sc. 

Round 2 2 sc in each sc around — 14 sc. 
Round 3 [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 7 
times — 21 X. 

Round 4 [Sc in next 2 sc* 2 sc in next sc] 7 
times— 28 sc. 

Round 5 [Sc In next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 7 




times— 35 sc. 

Round 6 [Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 7 
times— 42 sc, 

Round 7 [Se in next 5 sc, 2 sc to next sc] 7 
times — 49 sc. 

Rounds 8-16 Sc in each sc around. 

Pause here to attach safety eyes and enrrbroi* 
der mouth, using the photograph as a guide. 
Embroider the mouth using back stitches. 
Round 17 [Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc] 7 times— 
42 sc. 

Round IS [Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc] 7 times — 
35 sc. 

Round 19 (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc] 7 times— 
28 sc, 

Round 20 (ruffle) Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 
dc in same st, 3dc in each st around: join with 
si st In lop of beginning ch-3. 

Fasten off leaving a long toil tor sewing* 

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Mote Leave at least a 3'77.5cm tail when start- 
ing the cherry (for the stem). 

With C, ch 3; Join with si st in first ch to form 
a ring, 

Round 1 Work 7 sc into the ring — 7 sc. 

Round 2 2 sc in each sc around— 14 sc. 
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limes— 21 sc, 

Rounds 4-6 Sc ir each sc around. 

Round 7 [Sc2tog, sc in next sc] 7 (mes— 14 sc. 
Fasten elf, leaving a long tall for sewing. 
Complete Stem Use crochet hook to draw 
beginning yarn tail through original ring (if it is 
Inside the cherry). Trim the yam tail to approx 
1 ?^"/4.5cm. Seal yam end with a dab of ctear 
nail poli^ or fabric glue. 

'CONE 1 

With B. ch Z; Join with si st in first ch to 
form a ring. 

Round 1 Work 7 sc into the ring — 7 sc. 

Round 2 Work 2 sc [r next sc, sc in next 6 
sc — 8 sc. 

Mote Stitch marker is no longer necessary. The 



remainder of the cone is worked in one long, 
cor^tinuous spiral, 

Spiral Round Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 
sc {increase made), sc in next 11 sc^ 2 sc In 
next sc fmerease made), sc In next 12 sc, 2 
sc in next sc (increase made), sc in next 13 
sc, 2 sc in next sc (increase made), sc in next 
14 sc, continue working as established, work- 
ing one more sc between increases, ending 
by working sc in next 33 sc, si si in next sc. 
Fasten off and weave in end. 



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Firmly stuff cherry. Place the open end of the 
cherry against the lop of the ice cream. Using 
yarn needle aruJ long yarn tail of cherry, sew 
cherry To top of ice cream. Firmly stuff ice 



cream and cone. Thread long yarn tali of ice 
cream up to Round 20 (base of dc ruffle) on 
interior of ice cream, Using yarn needle and 
long yarn tall of ice cream, whipstitch Ice 
cream to cone. 

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YARN 

RED HEART Super Saver, 70^/1 S8g 
skeins, each approx 364yd/333m (acrylic) 

• 4 skeins #324 Bright Yellow (A) 

• 2 skeins #356 Amethyst (B) to make 3 
‘X’ pillows 

RED HEART Super Saver, 3pz/85g skeins, 
each approx 1 6Dyci/146ni (acrylic) 

• 4 skeins #656 Lime (C) to make 3 “0” 



• 1 skein #31 2 Black (D) 

CROCHET HOOK 

• Size 1/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook or any 
, size to ohtairi correct gauge 

NOTIONS 

• Yarn needle 

• Stitch marker 

■ Polyester fiberfiil 



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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN 
THIS PATTERN 
ch chain sk skip 

dc double crochet si st[s) slip stitch(es) 

tide half double cnocM sp(s} space(s) 
sc single crochet sfe(s) slit^^(es] 

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afghan Approx 4071 01 .5cm x 413^71 05.5cm 
'‘ 0 ” pillow (sluffect) Approx 11728cm 
diameter 

pillow (stuffed) Approx t3'733cm square 



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In afghan pattern, 13 cfc = 4710cm; 1 0 rows 
== 414711cm 

In sc for pillows, 13 sts ^ 4"/1 Ocmi 1 0 rows = 
4^4711 cm 

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Ch15. 

Row 1 Dc In 4th ch from hook (skipped chs 
count as dc), dc in next ch and in each remain- 
ing ch across — 13 dc. Ch 1. turn. 

Row 2 Sk first dc, *dc in next dc, st st in next 
dc: repeat from * 4 times more: dc in next dc, si 
St In first skipped ch — 6 dc and 6 si sts. Ch 3 
(counts as dc on next row and throughout) , turn. 
Row 3 Sk first si st; ^dc In next dc, dc in next 
si st; repeat from * across, working last dc In 
tuning ch — 13 da Ch 1, turn. 

Row 4 Sk first dc, *dc in next dc. si st in next 
dc; repeat from * 4 times more; dc in next dc, 
si st In 3rd ch of turning ch-3— 6 dc and 6 si 
sts. Ch 3, turn. 

Rows 5-10 Repeal Rows 3 and 4, 3 times 
more. Swatch should measure 4"/10cm wide x 
4K711cm high, If necessafy, adjust hook size 
to obtain coirect gauge. 



'AFGHAN 

Squares (Make 9} 

With A ch 41 . 

Row 1 (right side) Dc in 4th ch from hook (sk 
chs count as first dc), dc in next ch and in 
each remaining ch across — 39 dc. Ch 1 , turn. 
Row 2 Sk first dc. ^dc in next dc, si st in next 
dc; repeat fmm ‘ 17 times more; dc in next dc, 



si st in first skipped ch“19 dc and 1 9 sf sts. 
Ch 3 (counts as dc on next row and through- 
out), turn. 

Row 3 Sk first si st; *dc In next dc, dc in next 
s! st; repeat from * across, working last dc in 
turning ch — 39 dc. Ch 1, turn. 

Row 4 Sk first dc, ^dc in next dc, si st in next 
dc; repeat from * 17 times more; dc in next dc, 
si st in 3rd ch of turning ch-3 — 1 9 dc and 1 9 
s! sts, Ch 3, turn. 

Rows 5“29 Repeat Rows 3 and 4. 12 times 
more, then repeat Row 3 gree more. At end of 
Row 29, do not ch 1 . Fasten off. 

Edgings 

Note Arrange squares in a 3 x 3 grid. Work top 
edging on 3 bottom squares and 3 center 
squares. Work bottom edging on 3 top squares 
and 3 center squares. See photo for clarification. 



Top Edging 

With right side of square facing, join D with sc 
in first dc of Raw 29 on appropriate square, 
sc in next dc and in each dc across— 39 sc. 
Fasten off. 

Bottom Edging 

With right side of square facing and squane 
upside down so foundation ch is at top, join 
0 with sc in free loop of first foundation ch 
on appropriate square, sc in free loop of 
next foundation ch and in each foundation 
ch across, ending with sc in free loop of 3rd 
skipped ch — 39 sc. Fasten off. With right sides 
facing and D, whipstitch top edge of bottom 
squares to bottom edge of center squares and 
bottom edge of top squares to top edge of 
center squares through both loops of black sc 
to form 3 panels. 



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center panel. Work left side edging on right panel 
and center panel. See photo for clarification. 

Right Side Edging 

Row 1 With right side facing, join A with sc in 
bottonn right-hand corner of appropriate panel, 
work 38 more sc evenly spaced across right- 
hand edge of rows 1-29 of bottom square; 

* ch 2, sk top and bottom edgings, work 39 
sc evenly spaced across edge of next square- 
repeat from * once — 117 sc and 2 ch-2 sps. 
Fasten off. 

Row 2 With right side facing, join 0 with sc in 
first sc on Row 1 , sc in next 38 sc, ^working 
around ch*2 sp. hdc in edge of top edging, 
hdc in edge of bottonn edging, sc in next 39 
sc; repeat from * once—1 17 sc and 4 hdc- 
Fasten off. 

Left Side Edging 

Row 1 With right side facing, join A with sc in 
top ieft’hand corner of appropriate panel, work 
38 more sc evenly spaced across left-hand 
edge of rows 29-1 ot top square, * ch 2, sk 
bottom and top edgings, work 39 sc evenly 
spaced across edge of next square; repeat 
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Fasten off. 

Row 2 With right side facing, join 0 with sc 
in First sc on Row l , sc in next 38 sc, * work- 
ing around ch-2 sp, hdc in edge of bottonn 
edging, hdc in edge of top edging, sc in next 
39 sc; repeat from * once— -1 17 sc and 4 hdc. 
Fasten oft. 

With right sides facing and D, whipstitch side 
edgings of panels together to form afghan with 
center panel between left and right panels and 
top and bottom edges aligned, 

Afghan Edging 

Round 1 With right side facing, join A with sc 
in any comer, 2 sc in same corner st, sc evenly 
spaced around afghan, working 3 sc in each 
corner; join with si st in first sc. Ch 1 , turn. 
Round 2 ’"Dc in next sc, si st in next sc; repeat 
from * around; join with si st in turning ch. 
Fasten off. 



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Center (Make 6) 

With B, ch 13. 

Row 1 (wrong side) Sc ii 2nd ch from hook and 
in each reiTiaining ch across — 12 sc. Ch 1, turn. 
Rows 2“12 Sc in first sc and in each sc across, 
Ch 1 , turn. At end of Rmv 12, do not turn, 
Round 1 {right side) Sc evenly around all 4 
edges of center, working 3 sc in each corner 
and 10 SG between corners — 52 sc. Jdn with 
si st In first sc. Fasten oft. 

Leg 

Row 1 With right side facing, join 6 wilti sc in 
center sc of 3 sc in any corner of center, sc 
in next sc and in each sc across edge, ending 
with sc in center sc of 3 sc in next corner— 1 4 
sc, Ch 1, tun. 

Rows 2“14 Sc in first sc and in each sc 
across. Ch 1 , turn. At end of Row 1 4, do not 
ch L Fasten off. 

Repeat Leg on remaining 3 edges of center to 
form first X. Work 4 legs on each remaining 
center to form 5 more Xs. 

Edging 

With right side facing, join B with sc in any sc 
on any leg, sc evenly spaced around outside 
edges of all 4 legs, working 3 sc In first and 
last sc on Row 14 of each leg (corners made). 
Join with si st in first sc. Fasten off. Repeat 
edging on other 5 ''X'' pillows. 



Joining 

With wrong sides together and B, whipstitch 2 
”X''s together through both loops of each sc on 
edging, stuffing with fiberfill before closing. 



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Front/Back (Make 6) 

With Cr ch 36; join with si st In first ch to form 
a ring. 

Rourtd 1 (right side) Ch 1 , sc in same ch as 
joining, sc in next 4 chs, 2 sc in next ch, *sc 
in next 6 chs, 2 sc in next ch; repeat from 
* around — 42 sc. Do not join, Place stitch 
marker In first st of round and move up to first 
st of each round as work progresses. 

Round 2 Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ’'sc 
in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * 
around to last 3 sc, sc in last 3 sc— 18 sc. 
Round 3 *Sc in next 7 sc. 2 sc In next sc; 
repeat from * around — 54 sc. 

Round 4 Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc 
tn next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from 
around to last 4 sc, sc in last 4 sc — 60 sc. 
Round 5 "Sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc; ■ 
repeat from * around — 66 sc. 

Round 6 Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, * sc 
in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from ' 
around to last 5 sc, sc in last 5 sc—72 sc. 
Round 7 *Sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc: 
repeat from ^ around—73 sc. 

Round 8 Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc; * sc 
in next 1 2 sc, 2 sc In next sc; repeat from * 
around to last 6 sc; sc in last 6 sc—84 sc. 
Round 9 ^ Sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc; 
repeat from * around— 90 sc. 

Round 10 Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc 
in next 1 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * 
around to last 7 sc, sc in last 7 sc-— 96 sc. 
Round 11 "Sc in next 1 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; 
repeat from * around — 102 sc. 

Round 12 Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, " 
sc in next 1 6 sc^ 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * 
around to last 8 sc, sc in last 8 sc — 1 08 sc. 
Round 13 * Sc in next 1 7 sc, 2 sc tn next sc: 
repeat from " around— 1 14 sc. 

Bound 14 Sc in next sc and in each remaining 
EC around. Join with si st in first sc. Faster^ off. 

Joining 

With wrong sides together and C, whipstitch 
center opening of 2 circles together. Whipstitch 
outside edge, stuffing with tiberfill before 



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